SALISBURY, N.C. - Olivia Carlino scored three goals, and the Belmont Abbey Women's Lacrosse team won their season opener 10-5 at Catawba this afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Carlino scored in the opening minute, and the Crusaders never trailed after that
• She scored again at the 8:40 mark to give The Abbey a 3-1 lead when the first quarter ended
• Emma Pherson scored a man-up goal early in the second.  The defense also played strong, limiting the Indians to five shots in the period.  BAC had a 4-2 lead at halftime
• The third quarter was a defensive battle, as Belmont Abbey outshot Catawba 9-5 in the period.  Sophia Colantuno scored the lone goal of the quarter to give the Crusaders a 5-2 lead heading into the final period
• The Belmont Abbey offense exploded in the fourth.  Kate Roberts scored an early goal.  Christina Fabrizio scored the next two Crusader goals
• Jenn Smith capped off the scoring and the 10-5 Belmont Abbey victory
• On the day, Carlino scored three goals, while Fabrizio scored two and handed out an assist
• Four Crusaders earned four ground balls.  Becca Creekmore made eight saves in goal

UP NEXT

Belmont Abbey will visit Lander on Wednesday, February 9 for a 7 p.m. contest.