Tigerville, SC – The North Greenville Trailblazers fell 3-0 to Belmont Abbey College in Conference Carolinas women's soccer action Wednesday evening at Pepsi Stadium.
The loss dropped North Greenville to 3-7-3 overall and 3-4-3 in conference play, while Belmont Abbey improved to 8-2-3 overall and 6-1-3 in the conference.
Belmont Abbey opened the scoring in the 31st minute when Caroline Roche found the net off an assist from Maris Toppin. Analy Centeno doubled the Crusaders' advantage in the 43rd minute, sending North Greenville into halftime trailing 2-0. Haley Long added the final goal on a penalty kick in the 78th minute.
Despite the loss, North Greenville held a 17-15 advantage in total shots, with both teams recording seven shots on goal. Valerie Hernandez led the Trailblazers with six shots, while Finley Lloyd added three attempts, including two on target. Cadie Pendergrass recorded three saves in goal.
NGU will return to action on Saturday, October 17th against the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina.