Belmont Abbey senior forward Ric Marczenko led the Crusaders with a double double, posting 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Abbey men's basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak with a 65-56 win over North Greenville this afternoon at the 19,077 seat Charlotte Bobcats Arena. The win improves the Abbey's record to 9-8 in its final non-conference game of the year. The contest was played immediately prior to the Charlotte Bobcats-Dallas Mavericks contest.

The Abbey shot 37.9 percent (25-66) from the field as Marczenko led the way with 21 points on 9-16 shooting from the floor and a 3-4 effort from the free throw line. He also pulled down 10 rebounds and collected a steal in 35 minutes. Freshman guard Richard Barbee added 13 points on 4-15 shooting from the field and a 4-6 output from the free throw line. Sophomore forward Chad Patus added 11 points and eight rebounds, and junior point guard Deonte Murphy totaled a career-high nine assists, to go along with five rebounds, four offensive, and a pair of steals in 29 minutes.

North Greenville was led by Austin Randel's 31 points, 20 of which came in the first half. He added seven rebounds and a pair of steals. He was the only North Greenville player to reach double figures.

The Abbey is back in action Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. when it hosts Limestone.