BELMONT, N.C. -- Skylar Sciaretta opened the scoring, but No. 3 Newberry rallied with two second-half goals to thwart Belmont Abbey's upset bid in South Atlantic Conference field hockey action at Alumni Field. The match-up featured the top two teams in the league standings.
With the result, Belmont Abbey falls to 6-4 overall and 6-2 in league play, while Newberry improves to 10-1, 7-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After a scoreless first quarter, Sciaretta gave the Crusaders an early advantage, scoring 1:14 into the second quarter. She knocked in perfect pass from Chloe Kiser at the back post.
- The lead held until Newberry responded midway through the third quarter, converting off a penalty corner at 41:59. The Wolves took the lead for good at 49:13
- Lily Willard kept the Crusaders within striking distance, finishing with nine saves against a Newberry attack that recorded 20 shots, including 14 on goal.
- Belmont Abbey's defense also came up with three defensive saves, including two from Sarah Schumacher and one from Kendal Heflin. Newberry held a 20-3 advantage in shots and a 6-2 edge in penalty corners.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey takes to the road for a pair on games in Missouri for fall break.
- The Crusaders face Maryville on Friday before a neutral-site game against Marian (Wis.) on Saturday.
