BELMONT, N.C. - The Belmont Abbey women's soccer team earned a 5-0 shutout over Mount Olive this afternoon.  The Abbey now stands at 12-2 on the season, and 8-2 in Conference Carolinas action.  The Trojans dipped to 4-6 overall, and 3-5 in conference play.  It is the third shutout victory in a row for The Abbey, as well as its fifth straight shutout against Mount Olive.  The victory also clinched home-field advantage for Belmont Abbey in the first round of the Conference Carolinas tournament.

How it Happened

• Tallee Zamiela scored her second goal of the season off a pass from Brooke Hedgspeth
• In the 21st minute Mackenzie Lewis found the back of the net off a pass from Zamiela.  The Abbey 3-0 at halftime
• The tough Abbey defense did not give up a shot until the 36th minute
• Katherine Turner capped off the scoring with a goal in the 88th minute
• Lauryn Harding made four saves in goal
• On the day, Belmont Abbey outshot Mount Olive 21-8

Up Next

The Abbey will wrap up its regular season next Saturday, October 27 against Chowan.  That match will begin at 12 p.m. as the Abbey will celebrate Senior Day.