Dougherty Makes Eight Saves at Francis Marion

FLORENCE, S.C. — Ryleigh Dougherty made eight saves, four in each half, but a second-minute goal propelled Francis Marion to a 2-0 win over Belmont Abbey in Conference Carolinas women’s soccer action Saturday morning. Belmont Abbey falls to 4-2-2 overall and 2-1-2 in Conference Carolinas, while Francis Marion improves to 4-3-0 and 2-1-0 in league play. HOW IT HAPPENED Francis Marion scored an unassisted goal just 1:38 into the match to take an early lead. The Crusaders created several opportunities in the opening half, with Haley Long putting two shots on target and Fina Mochi adding another shot on goal,…