Belmont Abbey achieved a dominant doubleheader sweep against Lees-McRae, scoring a total of 20 runs and collecting 24 hits in their final road games of the 2026 season. The Crusaders triumphed 11-2 in the first game and secured a 9-5 victory in the second. This success raises their overall record to 23-21 and 15-11 in conference play, while Lees-McRae drops to 9-28 overall. The 23 wins mark the highest total since 2023 and rank as the sixth-most in the program鈥檚 history.

By the Numbers
  • Belmont Abbey recorded 24 hits and scored 20 runs across both games.
  • Sienna Garcia improved her record to 12-12 with 5.2 innings pitched in the opener.
State of Play
  • The Crusaders lead the Northwest Division with a league record of 15-11.
  • Lees-McRae is struggling, sitting at the bottom of the division with a 3-20 league record.
What's Next

Belmont Abbey is set to conclude the regular season by hosting Emmanuel for a doubleheader on Friday at 1 p.m., potentially aiming for the playoffs.

Bottom Line

The Crusaders' strong performance in their final road games positions them favorably as they head into their last series of the regular season, seeking to build momentum heading toward postseason play.