Wingate, N.C.----The Lenoir-Rhyne University Bears jumped out to a 31-7 lead in the third quarter, then withstood a furious rally from Wingate University to hang on for a 31-24 victory in South Atlantic Conference football action in front of 3,045 fans at Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field. The Bears improve to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the SAC, while the Bulldogs fall to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in league play.