BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey scored two goals in the first 10 minutes and
Lily Willard stopped the only shot she faced as the Crusaders earned a 2-0 win over Converse in South Atlantic Conference field hockey action Wednesday night.
With their fifth straight win, The Abbey improves to 5-3 overall and 5-1 in league play. The Valkyries fall to 2-6, 2-3.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Isabella Hite opened the scoring just 2:32 into the game. Emily Harris was credited with the assist.
- The lead doubled seven-and-a-half minutes later when sophomore Kennedy Gross tallied her first career goal, Freshman Kendal Heflin earned the assist, her first career point.
- Belmont Abbey held a 10-7 advantage in shots, but 5-1 in shot on goal.
- The Crusaders dominated penalty corners with 15 to Converse's four. The advantage was 8-1 in the opening frame.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey returns to action on Saturday at Wingate.
- The Crusaders will look to sweep the season series after winning 4-1 at home last week.
- The game starts at 11 a.m.
