Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs open the 2016-17 season this weekend, traveling to Mars Hill to take on Limestone and Belmont Abbey Friday and Saturday in the Tip-Off Challenge. The Bulldogs are coming off a 23-10 season, going 16-6 in league play. Wingate played in the SAC Tournament title game for the fourth time in the last six years, while also earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in five seasons.