BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey scored 17 points in the first 10 minutes and 32 an explosive first half, leading the 20th-ranked Crusaders to a 46-0 victory over Lander Friday night at Alumni Field. The shutout was the second in as many games for The Abbey.

Six different players recorded tries with Shay Brady making two penalty kicks and three of four extra points.

With the win, the Crusaders improve to 3-0 overall and in the Southern Rugby Conference. Lander falls to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in league play.

SCORING SUMMARY

• First Half
  • 38:10 Shay Brady Penalty kick good BAC 3-0
  • 35:40 Ethan Thackery Try (Brady kick good) 10-0
  • 30:54 Ka'Ron Young Try (Brady kick good) 17-0
  • 27:07 Brady Penalty kick good 20-0
  • 15:57 Joshua Olivera try (Brady kick good) 27-0
  • 2:49 Joshua Milling try (Brady kick no good) 32-0
• Second Half
  • 26:41 Johannes van Graan try (Brady kick good) 39-0
  • 0:45 Oli Fussell try (Brady kick good) 46-0

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey closes out its home schedule next Saturday, Oct. 15
• The Crusaders host North Carolina at 4 p.m.