BANNER ELK, N.C. — Alexis Burkhalter won matches in both doubles and singles play as the Belmont Abbey women's tennis team took on No. 48 Lees-McRae Monday at the C.D. Chesley Tennis Courts.

Burkhalter earned two points for the Crusaders but it was the Bobcats who came away with the 5-2 win.

The Crusaders earned the doubles point with a sweep before Lees-McRae rallied for the win in singles play.

Burkhalter teamed up with Paola Socarras to earn a 6-3 win at No. 3 doubles.

With Monday's result, Belmont Abbey is now 13-17 on the season and 6-3 in league play. Lees-McRae is now 14-4 overall, 9-0 in the league.

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Belmont Abbey closes the Conference Carolinas season with a match against Emmanuel on Wednesday.
First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Reidy Tennis Center.