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Belmont Abbey Women's Soccer
0
Belmont Abbey BAC (11-4-3, 8-2-3)
1
Winner Young Harris YHC (12-3-2, 10-1-2)
Belmont Abbey BAC
(11-4-3, 8-2-3)
0
Final
1
Young Harris YHC
(12-3-2, 10-1-2)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Belmont Abbey BAC 0 0 0
Young Harris YHC 1 0 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Early Goal Ends Women's Soccer Tournament Run

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -- An early goal was too much for Belmont Abbey to overcome Saturday as fourth-seeded Young Harris held off No. 5 Belmont Abbey 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Conference Carolinas Women's Soccer Tournament. The Crusaders must now await the final NCAA Division II NPI standings to see if they earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Southeast Regional.

Belmont Abbey drops to 11-4-3 on the season, while Young Harris improves to 12-3-2 and advances to the conference tournament semifinals.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Young Harris scored the only goal of the match in the 10th minute, as Faith Niebrugge finished a chance off a double assist.
  • Belmont Abbey held a 5-4 advantage in shots during the first half but went into the break trailing 1-0.
  • The Crusaders increased the pressure after halftime, outshooting the Mountain Lions 10-2 in the second half.
  • Belmont Abbey finished with a 15-6 advantage in total shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal. The Crusaders also earned five corner kicks.
  • Caroline Roche and Haley Long led Belmont Abbey with three shots apiece, while Kwyn Bruce and Mya Drinkwater each added two.
  • Wynn Wagner made three saves in goal for the Crusaders. Young Harris goalkeeper Emily Jantz recorded six saves to preserve the shutout.
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