
Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs collected their second season-opening shutout in the last four years Thursday night, piling up nine sacks and holding visiting Johnson C. Smith to 123 total yards in a convincing 36-0 victory in NCAA Division II football action. It was the first Thursday night home game in the history of Irwin Belk Stadium. Wingate moves to 1-0 on the year and 16-2 in season openers in the Joe Reich era.