Box Score BELMONT, N.C. -- Caroline Roche scored twice and
Maris Toppin dished out two assists, leading fifth-seeded Belmont Abbey to a 4-1 win over No. 12 Southern Wesleyan in the first round of the Conference Carolina Women's Soccer Tournament Wednesday night.
With the win, the Crusaders (11-3-3) advance to a quarterfinal matchup at fourth-seeded Young Harris Saturday afternoon. The Warriors end their season at 7-9-2.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Roche opened the scoring in the 21st minute, finishing an assist from Jadyn Radestock.
- The Crusaders struck twice in a span of 1:38 late in the first half. Hanna Doerr scored in the 34th minute off a pass from Haley Long before Mya Drinkwater added her first career goal, assisted by Isabella Serrano and Toppin.
- Roche scored again early in the second half, converting an assist from Toppin in the 54th minute to extend the Belmont Abbey lead to 4-0. The two goals brought Roche's season total to 13.
- Southern Wesleyan got on the board in the 72nd minute, but the Crusaders maintained control for the remainder of the match.
- Belmont Abbey dominated offensively, finishing with a 17-4 advantage in shots and an 11-3 edge in shots on goal. The Crusaders also earned five corner kicks while holding the Warriors without one.
- Wynn Wagner made one save in 75:20 of action while Ryleigh Dougherty added a save in the final 14 minutes