BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey went toe-to-toe with undefeated Lees-McRae Tuesday night, with single goal right before halftime the difference in a 1-0 Bobcat victory over the Crusaders..The contest was the final one at Alumni Field during the 2026 season.
With the result, Belmont Abbey falls to 5-8-3 overall and 4-7-1 in league play, while Lees-McRae improves 13-0-3, 9-0-3.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After a near scoreless first half, Lees-McRae broke through with just 1:40 remaining in the period.
- Belmont Abbey finished with five shots, putting two on target, while Lees-McRae recorded 10 shots and two shots on goal. The Bobcats also held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
- The Crusaders made a late push, earning three corner kicks in the final eight minutes, but could not find the equalizer.
- Jackson Bennett made one save for the Crusaders.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey closes out the regular season Saturday at Converse.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
