BELMONT, N.C. -- Emily Harris scored just over five minutes into the game and Lilly Willard and Belmont Abbey defense survived furious attack by Lander, for a 1-0 victory in South Atlantic Conference field hockey action Saturday afternoon. The victory solidified the The Abbey's hold on second place in the league standings.
With the win and a sweep of the season series, Belmont Abbey improved to 10-4 overall and 8-2 in the SAC, while Lander falls to 8-5, 6- 3. The Cr
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Harris won an loose ball scramble in the circle and blasted a shot to goal just 5:13 in the contest..
- Willard turned aside eight shots on goal to record the shutout, The Abbey's third straight. She had two in the first quarter and three each in the third and fourth periods.
- Lander applied pressure throughout the contest, finishing with a 20-8 advantage in shots and an 18-3 edge in penalty corners.
- Isabel Stankiewicz recorded two shots on goal.
- The contest marked the final one of the season.at Alumni Field. The Abbey can clinch the No. 2 seed and a first-round tournament by with one win or one Lander loss over the final two weeks of the season.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey returns to the road Tuesday, Nov. 3, traveling to face Converse. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
