Belmont Abbey College

BELMONT, N.C. -- Caroline Roche recorded a hat trick, scoring three goals and adding an assist to lead Belmont Abbey to a 4-2 victory over Emmanuel in Conference Carolinas women's soccer action Saturday at Alumni Field.

The Crusaders improved to 7-2-3 overall and 5-1-3 in league play with the win.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Caroline Roche opened the scoring in the 18th minute, finishing a pass from Haley Long to give the Crusaders a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

• Maris Toppin doubled the advantage in the 50th minute, scoring her first goal of the season off an assist from Roche.

• Roche struck again in the 58th minute, with Jadyn Radestock providing the assist to extend the lead to 3-0.

• Roche completed her hat trick less than two minutes later, converting another pass from Long in the 60th minute to put Belmont Abbey ahead 4-0.

• Emmanuel answered with goals in the 61st and 69th minutes, but the Crusaders maintained their advantage to secure the victory.

• Belmont Abbey dominated offensively, outshooting the Lions 22-6 and putting 10 shots on goal.

  Belmont Abbey controlled the attacking play throughout the match, finishing with advantages of 22-6 in shots, 10-4 in shots on goal and 5-2 in corner kicks. Wynn Wagner made two saves for the Crusaders.