Catawba Women's Basketball Falls to Wingate

Bulldogs defeat Indians 73-47 in South Atlantic Conference matchup

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

Catawba's women's basketball team suffered a 73-47 loss to Wingate on Wednesday. The Indians have lost six of their last seven games, with their lone win coming against a struggling Tusculum team. Brooklin Ingram led Catawba with 18 points, including four 3-pointers, while Mary Spry added 8 points. Wingate's Laney Beal and Laura Montiel each scored 17 points for the Bulldogs, who led 33-18 at halftime and outrebounded the Indians.

Why it matters

This loss continues a difficult stretch for the Catawba women's basketball team, who are struggling to find consistency in the South Atlantic Conference. The game highlights the competitive nature of the SAC, where even the top teams can have off nights against lesser opponents.

The details

Catawba fell behind early and was unable to mount a comeback, as Wingate shot 46% from the field compared to just 34% for the Indians. The Bulldogs also won the rebounding battle, which proved to be a key factor in the outcome. Brooklin Ingram kept Catawba within striking distance with her 3-point shooting, but the team's overall offensive production was not enough to overcome Wingate's strong performance.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Brooklin Ingram

A Catawba player who scored a team-high 18 points, including four 3-pointers.

Mary Spry

A Catawba player who scored 8 points in the game.

Laney Beal

A Wingate player who scored 17 points for the Bulldogs.

Laura Montiel

A Wingate player who also scored 17 points for the Bulldogs.

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The takeaway

Catawba's women's basketball team continues to struggle, having lost six of their last seven games. This loss to Wingate highlights the competitive nature of the South Atlantic Conference, where even the top teams can have off nights against lesser opponents. The Indians will need to find a way to regain their consistency if they hope to turn their season around.