SNOW HILL, N.C. — Katie Cullen led the way for the Belmont Abbey women's golf team as she and the rest of the Crusaders opened play at the 2025 Conference Carolinas Championships Sunday at Cutter Creek Golf Club.

Cullen opened the tournament with a five-over par 77 and is tied for 11th individually after the first 18 holes of the tournament. After starting with a 41 on the back nine, Cullen closed strong with an even-par 36 on the final nine holes.

Paeton Phillippi also shot an sub-80 round with a 79 while Ella Wiklander shot 81. Albany Bock and Ashlan Tresca rounded out the five Crusaders with rounds of 87.

Belmont Abbey sits in ninth after the first 18 holes after opening with a 324. Mount Olive leads the tournament with a 311 followed by UNC Pembroke (313) and Barton (314).

Full results and pairings for the second round can be found here.

BELMONT ABBEY RESULTS
Cutter Creek Golf Club (Par 72)
9. Belmont Abbey, 324 (+36)
T-11. Katie Cullen, 77 (+5)
T-17. Paeton Phillippi, 79 (+7)
T-25. Ella Wiklander, 81 (+9)
T-48. Albany Bock, 87 (+15)
T-48. Ashlan Tresca, 87 (+15)

UP NEXT

• The tournament continues with the second round starting at 8 a.m. Monday.
• Belmont Abbey will begin off the No. 10 tee.
• Tee times were moved up due to incoming inclement weather.