WILSON, N.C. - Mackenzie Lewis scored 1:48 into the extra period, and the Crusader women's soccer team walked off with 2-1 OT win at conference opponent Barton this evening.  The victory puts The Abbey at 8-1 this season, including a 4-1 conference record.  Barton now stands at 5-4 overall, and 1-3 in Conference Carolinas play.

How it Happened

• Barton came out shooting early, but it was no problem for goalkeeper Caroline Lauer, who made four saves in the opening 15 minutes
• Barton, in the 39th minute, was the first team to score in the contest, and led 1-0 at halftime
• The Crusaders, however, shutout the Bulldogs the rest of the match, and proceeded to outshoot Barton 15-4 in the second half
• Morgan Patton tied the match at one in 56th minute
• Lewis scored her first goal of the season from about six yards out and 1:48 into the overtime period to clinch the Abbey victory
• Belmont Abbey outshot Barton 28-11 on the night, and took 9 corner kicks to Barton's zero
• Lauryn Harding got her first win of the season

Up Next

Belmont Abbey will travel to Erskine on Saturday for a 5 p.m. contest.