The North Greenville Crusaders fell to the conference-leading Belmont Abbey Crusaders this afternoon in Belmont, North Carolina with a final score of 80-44. After struggling in the first quarter, NGU improved by shooting 40.0% from the field in the second quarter. However, BAC would still take a 36-21 lead into halftime. The third quarter proved to be the most competitive of the game, with BAC adding three to their lead. For North Greenville, the fourth quarter would be a struggle with just two field goals made, allowing Belmont Abbey to add eighteen points to their lead.

Key Stat: Second Chance Points - Thirteen offensive rebounds led to eighteen second chance points for BAC. North Greenville recorded six offensive rebounds of their own, which led to a total of five second chance points.

Results

• Score: NGU 44 / BAC 80
• Location: Wheeler Center / Belmont, NC
• Records: NGU 4-12, 4-6 CC / BAC 14-3, 11-0 CC

Individual

• Aniecia Malone scored her season-high with eighteen points while also recording three rebounds, two steals, and an assist.
• Jayda Glass finished the game with ten points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
• Angie Rodriguez posted seven points, five rebounds, a block, and an assist.

Upcoming

• North Greenville will face the Hawks of Chowan University on Monday, January 23rd in Tigerville.