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Anna Richard
2
Winner Lander LANDER (2-0-1, 0-0-0)
1
Belmont Abbey BAC (1-2-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Lander LANDER
(2-0-1, 0-0-0)
2
Final
1
Belmont Abbey BAC
(1-2-0, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lander LANDER 2 0 2
Belmont Abbey BAC 1 0 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Abbey Battles Lander in Regionally-Ranked Matchup

BELMONT, N.C. — The Belmont Abbey women's soccer team was locked in a close battle with Lander Wednesday evening at Alumni Field.

Anna Richard tallied her first goal of the season but it was Lander who came away with the 2-1 victory over the Crusaders. Both teams entered the match ranked in the latest Southeast Regional rankings from United Soccer Coaches. Lander was No. 7 in the rankings while Belmont Abbey was No. 10.

With Wednesday's result, Belmont Abbey is now 1-2 on the season while Lander is 2-0-1 on the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Lander got on the board first with a goal in the 13th minute to take an early lead.
  • Addie Galek took the first shot of the match for the Abbey.
  • Richard's goal came midway through the first half via an assist from Erin Walker.
  • Walker recorded her first collegiate point with the assist.
  • Lander regained the lead in the 30th minute with the second goal of the half.
  • Ryleigh Dougherty made four saves in goal for the Crusaders.
  • Belmont Abbey held an 11-9 advantage in shots while both teams had six shots on goal.
  • The Crusaders made a push late in the contest but the final shot went wide in the closing seconds.
UP NEXT
  • Belmont Abbey hosts Southern Wesleyan in the Conference Carolinas opener for both teams.
  • The match is scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. start at Alumni Field.
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