The North Greenville Crusaders fell to the Hawks of Chowan University earlier this afternoon in Murfreesboro, North Carolina with a final score of 65-47. NGU was limited offensively throughout the first half, scoring just five points in the first quarter and eight points in the second. The Crusaders put up nineteen shots in the third quarter but once again struggled to score, making just three shots for a total of nine third quarter points. The fourth quarter proved to be a different story as North Greenville ended things on a positive note with twenty-five fourth quarter points. However, Chowan was still able to hang on to a comfortable lead, ending the game with an eighteen point victory. Points off turnovers proved to be an issue for NGU as twenty-four turnovers led to thirty-two points for CU. The Hawks recorded twenty-three turnovers of their own, but NGU managed just twelve points off those turnovers. The Hawks also posted twenty offensive rebounds, leading to twenty-five second chance points.

Geassy Germano finished a solid afternoon with 10 points, 5 steals, 5 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Greyson Boone posted 8 points, 6 rebounds, and a steal. Amaijah Smith recorded 6 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals.

North Greenville will return to action on Saturday, December 16th against the Lees-McRae Bobcats at Hayes Gymnasium.