Belmont Abbey sophomore Elyse Mohn led all players with four goals on five shots as the Crusaders women's lacrosse team clinched a spot in next weekend's Conference Carolinas tournament with a 9-7 road win at St. Andrews Presbyterian this afternoon. The Crusaders climb to 5-6 overall and 4-1 in Conference Carolinas, while St. Andrews falls to 5-10 overall and 2-4 in Conference Carolinas.

Belmont Abbey found the back of the net nine times on 20 shots as Mohn led all players with four goals. Susan Killeavy added a pair. Kim Taylor, Lindsay Connolly and Lauren Dichiara all had one each. All nine of the Abbey goals were unassisted.

Kim McDaniel, Megan Jolly and Allie Faulhaber each led the Knights with two goals. Anna Egeln had the other. McDaniel finished with two assists, while Faulhaber and Jolly had one each.

The Crusaders won the draw control battle 10-8 and held a 30-29 edge in ground balls. Killeavy's three draw control wins led all players. Goalkeeper Tory Morgan made six saves and led all players with six ground balls. Laura Dowd finished with five. Mary Frommling caused a team-high two turnovers as the Crusaders totaled six on the afternoon.