Belmont Abbey sophomore guard Patrick Kuhlman converted four free throws in the final six seconds to seal an 81-78 win over Limestone this afternoon at the Wheeler Center. The Abbey, winners of two straight, improve to 10-8 overall and 8-3 in Converence Carolinas, while the Saints fall to 3-12 overall and 1-9 in conference play.

The Abbey shot 42.4 percent (25-59) from the floor as junior guard Jonathan Jackson led four Crusaders in double figures with 22 points. He finished the day six of 17 from the field and converted six of seven free throw attempts in 37 minutes. Freshman guard Richard Barbee added 18 points on seven of 12 shooting, to go along with five rebounds, a blocked shot and two steals in just 21 minutes. Chad Patus narrowly missed a double double with 15 points and nine rebounds. He was perfect from the free throw line, sinking all five of his attempts. Ric Marczenko posted a double double with 14 points and 11 rebounds as the Crusaders won the rebounding marging 37-36.

Limestone was led by Marques Wilson's 23 points as he was among four Saints in double figures. Bobby Grier added 15 on three of four shooting from the floor and recorded a pair of assists, and Andrae Franklin contributed a double double with 13 points and 11 rebounds in just 25 minutes. The Saints finished the day shooting 48.2 percent (27-56) from the field.

The Abbey is back in action Thursday night at 7:30 when it goes on the road to face Erskine.