GREENWOOD, S.C. -- Oli Fussell scored four tries and kicked five conversions, leading Belmont Abbey to a 61-5 victory over Lander Friday evening in collegiate rugby action.
The match marked the opening of Southern Rugby Conference play for the Crusaders.

Niko Williamson added two first-half tries, helping The Abbey to a 41-0 lead at the break. The Crusaders are now 2-3 overall and 1-0 in league play.

SCORING SUMMARY

• First Half
  • BAC -- Oli Fussell try (Fussell conversion), 7-0 
  • BAC -- Niko Williamson try (conversion missed), 12-0
  • BAC -- Devin Griswell try (conversion missed), 19-0
  • BAC -- Bryce Hogan try (Fussell conversion), 26-0
  • BAC -- Fussell try (Fussell conversion), 33-0
  • BAC -- Niko Williamson try (Fussell conversion), 40-0
• Second Half
  • LAN -- try (conversion missed), 40-5
  • BAC -- Fussell try (Fussell conversion), 47-5
  • BAC -- Fussell try (Josh Milling conversion), 54-5
  • BAC -- David Alvarado Flores try (Milling conversion), 61-5

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey continues conference play next Saturday.
• The Crusaders travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. to face North Carolina.