Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs open the 2017 season this weekend, traveling to Francis Marion to play three games, starting Friday at 5 p.m. against North Greenville. Wingate went 30-22 in 2016, posting a 12-12 record in SAC play. The Bulldogs won the 2015 SAC Tournament title, earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament while also picking up their first NCAA Tournament win since 1995.