Belmont Abbey sophomore forward Richard Barbee led all scorers with 25 points as the Crusaders men's basketball team extended its winning streak to seven-the third highest in school history-with a convincing 88-69 triumph over the visiting Queens Royals this evening at the Wheeler Center. The Abbey improves to 18-7 overall and 14-4 in Conference Carolinas, while Queens falls to 6-19 overall and 5-13 in Conference Carolinas.

Barbee notched 25 points on nine of 14 shooting from the floor, while pulling down five rebounds, one assist and a steal in 31 minutes. Chad Patus posted a double double with 19 points and ten rebounds. Patus sank five of his ten field goal attempts and all nine of his free throws. He also had four assists and a steal in 32 minutes. Senior guard Jonathan Jackson added 13 points, two assists and a steal. The Abbey, which never trailed and led by as many as 28 points, shot 52.8 percent (28-53) from the floor. It built a 37-27 halftime edge and outscored the Royals 51-42 in the final 20 minutes.

Queens was led by Daniel Bailey's 18 points. He just missed registering a double double with nine rebounds. Reggie Hopkins added 15 points and five assists, while Patrick Fox contributed 11 as the Royals shot 44.8 percent (26-58) from the floor.