Belmont, N.C.----The Belmont Abbey Crusaders scored a goal in each half Saturday afternoon, prevailing 2-0 against Wingate University in NCAA Division II women's soccer action. Belmont Abbey moves to 8-3-2 overall, while the Bulldogs fall to 7-2-3 on the season.

KEY STATS

- Each team took 11 shots
- The Crusaders held a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal
- Wingate took five of the six corner kicks
- The 'Dogs were called for 13 of the 23 fouls

KEY BULLDOGS

- Katie Ensalaco led the Bulldogs with four shots and two shots on goal
- Yasmin Cowley also had four shots, putting one shot on frame
- Julia Boaventura added a shot on goal
- Haley Faucette registered three saves

FIRST HALF

- The Crusaders got on the board in the 26th minute
- Anna Richard scored off a Reagan Cullen assist to give BAC a 1-0 halftime lead

SECOND HALF

- Belmont Abbey struck again in the 67th minute
- Alyssa Espinosa scored off a Caroline Roche assist to make it 2-0

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Wednesday, hosting UNC Pembroke at 5 p.m.