Wingate, N.C.----The 16th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs opened conference play in style Friday night, scoring six runs in the bottom of the first inning en route to an 8-4 victory over defending SAC Tournament champion Lincoln Memorial University in South Atlantic Conference baseball action at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field. Wingate improves to 11-2 overall and 1-0 in the SAC, while the Railsplitters fall to 10-3 overall and 0-1 in league play.