Belmont Abbey, Emmanuel Advance to Second Round of Conference Carolinas Women’s Soccer Championship

10/26/2022 10:15:55 PM

Belmont, N.C./Franklin Springs, Ga. – The 2022 Conference Carolinas Women’s Soccer Championship kicked off on Wednesday night and fifth-seeded Belmont Abbey and six-seed Emmanuel each advanced to the second round.

In Belmont, the host Crusaders (9-7-2) scored early in both halves to defeat eighth-seeded Chowan (5-10-2). Goose Andrews got the scoring started in the second minute as she placed a pass from Anna Richard in the lower left corner for the early advantage. Andrews was at it again in the second half as she scored in the 57th minute with a ball in the upper right 90 for the 2-0 margin. Belmont Abbey dominated the contest to the tune of a 19-7 shot margin which included an 11-2 advantage in shots on frame. The Crusaders also attempted 10 corner kicks to the Hawks’ two. Lauryn Harding made a pair of saves for the home team while Chowan keeper Kirsten Peterson made six saves in the loss.

Belmont Abbey advances to face No. 4 Lees-McRae in the second round on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Meanwhile, in Franklin Springs the host Lions (9-8-1) scored two goals in the opening 14 minutes to book their spot in the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over No. 7 seed Barton (5-8-2). Allie Windom got the scoring started as she beat the keeper to the lower left corner in the 11th minute for the 1-0 lead. Then, two minutes later, Zoe Logue fed Viki Lederer who placed a shot in the upper right 90 for the 2-0 margin. Barton outshot Emmanuel 10-9 in the contest, but the Lions held a slim 5-4 edge in shots on goal and corner kicks. Emmanuel keeper Hannah Thompson made four saves in the win.

Emmanuel advances to play No. 3 UNC Pembroke on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in Pembroke, North Carolina.

Fans can watch every game of the tournament live via the Conference Carolinas Digital Network and BlueFrame at conferencecarolinasdn.com. Information regarding the championship schedule, bracket and the Truist Soccer Complex at Bryan Park are available here.

2022 Conference Carolinas Women’s Soccer Championship
First Round – Wednesday, October 26 (Higher Seed Hosts)
#5 Belmont Abbey def. #8 Chowan, 2-0 (Box Score)
#6 Emmanuel def. #7 Barton, 2-0 (Box Score)

Quarterfinals – Saturday, October 29 (Higher Seed Hosts)
#5 Belmont Abbey at #4 Lees-McRae, 2 p.m.
#6 Emmanuel at #3 UNC Pembroke, 7 p.m.

Semifinals – Friday, November 4 (Truist Soccer Complex at Bryan Park – Browns Summit N.C.)
Winner #4-#5-#8 vs. #1 North Greenville, 11:00 a.m.
Winner of #3-#6-#7 vs. #2 Mount Olive, 1:30 p.m.

Final – Sunday, November 6 (Truist Soccer Complex at Bryan Park – Browns Summit N.C.)
Winner of Semifinal #1 vs. Winner of Semifinal #2, 1 p.m.