Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs open the 2018 season this week, hosting a tri-match Tuesday afternoon, taking on Winston-Salem State and Belmont Abbey. Wingate will look to continue an impressive stretch that has seen the 'Dogs pile up 21 SAC titles since 2006, with 11 regular season championships and 10 tournament titles. Wingate has also collected four region titles, while 2017 marked the seventh appearance in the NCAA Sweet 16 over the past nine years. The 'Dogs have compiled a 345-33 record since the start of the 2007 season. Wingate was 27-4 last season, going 18-2 in league play and advancing to the NCAA Southeast Region championship match.