YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | Young Harris College women's soccer earned a 1-0 victory over No. 5 Belmont Abbey College in the Conference Carolinas Quarterfinals Saturday (Oct. 31) afternoon at the YHC Soccer and Lacrosse Field.
With the win, the Mountain Lions improve to 12-3-2 overall. YHC returns to action Thursday (Nov. 5) when they face No. 1 UNC Pembroke in the Conference Carolinas semifinals at Bryan Park in Browns Summit, N.C.
Young Harris came out attacking early, asÂ
Faith Niebrugge found the back of the net in the 10th minute off assists from
Betsy Bu and
Charlotte Brown to give the Mountain Lions the early lead.Â
Despite being outshot 15-6, YHC held off the Crusaders throughout the remainder of the match to secure the shutout. Goalkeeper
Emily Jantz recorded six saves in the net for the Mountain Lions.Â
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