The Belmont Abbey women's soccer team scored two first half goals and a stingy defense limited Limestone to just three shots as the Crusaders moved to 2-3 overall and 2-0 in Conference Carolinas with a 2-0 shutout of the Saints this afternoon in Gaffney, South Carolina. Limestone drops to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in Conference Carolinas. The Abbey has shutout both of its two conference opponents in as many tries.

The Crusaders impressively outshot the Saints 20-3, including 9-2 in the first half when the goals were scored. Alana Ryczek began the scoring in the 2th minute with her goal assisted by Nicole Voets.

Later, in the 43rd minute, Limestone was whistled for a foul in the box, which led to a Limestone player being sent off. Voets buried the penalty kick to extend the lead to a pair.

The Crusaders kept up the offensive barrage in the second half, outshooting Limestone 11-1 in the final 45 minutes.

Hannah Kohls made two saves to secure her second shutout of the season.

After playing its first five matches on the road, the Abbey opens the home schedule Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 when hosting North Georgia.