Belmont, NC – Southern Wesleyan fell to the Belmont Abbey Crusaders to open up Conference Carolinas action in a 5-1 final score.

Southern Wesleyan recorded two shots with Bailey Meyer having the lone shot on goal.  Meyer's shot on goal came in the form of the Warriors only goal of the game.  Fianna Steves had the lone assist.  Katelyn O'Neill played all ninety minutes in goal and had seven saves.

Game Vitals

Final: Belmont Abbey 5, Southern Wesleyan 1

Records: Southern Wesleyan (0-2 / CC 0-1) Belmont Abbey (2-2 / CC 1-0)

How It Happened

The Crusaders of Belmont Abbey went on the attack early as Sabrina Cunha sent the ball toward the low center section of the net, but Katelyn O'Neill was there to bat the ball away.  Belmont Abbey's attacks paid off just twelve minutes into the first half as Anna Richard was able to score off a pass from Jadyn Radestock.  Southern Wesleyan answered a couple minutes later as Fianna Steves controlled a free kick and was able to pass it over to Bailey Meyer.  Meyer sent the ball into the back of the net to allow the Warriors to tie the game up at one.  The Crusaders continued to pressure the Warrior as Fina Mochi collected a ricocheted shot and got it around a diving O'Neill.

Belmont Abbey pressed on in the second half as Sabrina Cunha sent in a rocket over the head of Katelyn O'Neill to extend the Crusaders lead to 3-1.  Karis Peterson was able to score the Crusaders fourth goal for Belmont Abbey.  Southern Wesleyan challenged as Ashley Caballero took a shot on the goal, but it was blocked by the Crusaders defense.  Katelyn O'Neill saved several more attacks on the goal by the Crusaders.  Belmont Abbey scored once more to win the game in a 5-1 final score.

What's Next

Southern Wesleyan will remain on the road on September 17 as they travel over to Newberry, SC to take on the Wolves of Newberry College at 4:30pm.  The Warriors will then travel to Spartanburg, SC to take on the Converse Valkyries on September 20.