The North Greenville Crusaders dropped a midweek conference matchup to the Patriots of Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina with a final score of 85-62. NGU ended the first quarter down by double digits and were unable to close the deficit in any of the second, third, or fourth quarters. For the game, NGU posted a field goal percentage of .317 from the field while recording a nearly identical field goal percentage of .313 from three point range. Although North Greenville was able to provide five offensive rebounds, they were unable to turn any of them into points as the Crusaders finished the game without any second chance points.

Geassy Germano put together a strong performance with 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, and an assist. Mia Wysong posted 13 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, and a steal. Angie Rodriguez finished with 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.

The Crusaders will face the Bobcats of Lees-McRae College on Saturday, February 17th in Banner Elk, North Carolina.