FLORENCE, S.C. – Belmont Abbey College used three first-half goals to defeat King University 5-0 to win the Conference Carolinas Developmental Men’s Soccer championship.

Both teams won two matches last Monday to advance to Monday’s championship match hosted by Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.

The Crusaders tallied three goals in the first half, and added two in the second half to take the contest 5-0. Deshaun Corry scored two goals while Miguel Blakely, Austin Ball and Mikey Reid added goals. Pa Njie posted four assists and Mateo Mancera added one helper.

Zack Salgado was named the tournament Most Oustanding Player.