BELMONT, N.C. -- Caroline Roche scored her team-leading 11th goal of the season for an early lead, but Lees-McRae responded with goals in the 58th and 74th minutes for a 2-1 victory over Belmont Abbey in Conference Carolinas women's soccer action Tuesday afternoon. The contest featured the top two teams in the Northwest Division with the Bobcats earning the title outright with the win.
With the result, Belmont Abbey moves to 9-3-3 overall and 7-2-3 in league play, while LMC improves to 9-2-4, 8-1-3.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Roche gave Belmont Abbey the lead just 1:30 into the second half, knocking in a rebound of a Haley Long shot for her 11th goal of the season.
- Lees-McRae answered in the 58th minute when on a perfectly-placed header, then took the lead 16 minutes later on a steal and shot to the top corner.
- Wynn Wagner made three saves for the Crusaders, including two in the second half.
- The Crusaders held an 8-2 advantage in shots during the first half and finished with a 14-8 edge overall. Both teams recorded five shots on target.
- Roche led the Crusaders with four shots, including three on goal, while Long also recorded four shots.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey closes out the regular season Saturday at Converse.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
