Belmont Abbey senior guard Jonathan Jackson tied his career-high with 33 points, one of four Crusaders to reach double figures, as the Abbey men's basketball team upended Queens 98-92 this evening at the Grady Cole Center. Belmont Abbey, winners of four of its last five, improves to 10-5 overall and 7-2 in Conference Carolinas, while the Royals fall to 3-13 overall and 2-7 in Conference Carolinas.

Jackson, who had 22 points at the half, the last three coming on an NBA range three pointer at the buzzer, sank ten of his 18 field goal attempts, including an eight of 13 effort from three-point range, and five of his six free throw attempts. Sophomore guard Richard Barbee added 21 points on a blistering nine of 11 effort shooting, while senior guard Deonte Murphy and junior forward Chad Patus both finished with 14 points as the Crusaders shot 59.6 percent (34-57) from the field and 63.6 percent (14-22) from three-point range.

Queens shot 55.9 percent (38-68) from the field but just 26.7 percent (4-15) from three-point range. Reggie Hopkins led the way with 25 points.