The Belmont Abbey men's soccer team recorded a 1-1 tie at Erskine College this evening in a Conference Carolinas matchup. The Abbey is now 9-8-2 overall and 4-3-2 in Conference Carolinas, while the Flying Fleet are now 7-9-1 overall and 3-5-1 in Conference Carolinas.

Belmont Abbey dominated the match statistically, outshooting Erskine 12-8 and holding a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks as it drew first blood just 12:05 into the match. Freshman Matt Powell scored his first career goal to give the Crusaders a 1-0 lead, which it would hold through the end of stanza until the Flying Fleet gained the equalizer in the 54th minute as John Michael Leppert found the back of the net at the 53:17 mark.

From there, the two teams could not find the back of the net through the end of regulation and two ten minute overtime periods. Abbey goalkeeper Bryan Alenky made three saves, while Erskine goalkeeper Ronnie Murray had to make eight saves.