Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs open the 2018-19 season this weekend, hosting the Tip-Off Challenge Friday and Saturday in Cuddy Arena. Wingate hosts Belmont Abbey Friday at 7:30 p.m., then takes on Limestone Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs are coming off a 15-15 season, going 11-9 in league play to finish fourth in the SAC standings.