Belmont Abbey forward Shayla Jackson scored 24 points and Courtney Naquin added 22 as the Lady Crusaders women's basketball team closed out the 2008-09 regular season with a 79-70 win at Limestone this evening. The Abbey improves to 18-9 overall and 16-6 in Conference Carolinas, while Limestone falls to 13-14 overall and 11-11 in Conference Carolinas. The win clinches the third seed for the Abbey, which earns a first round bye in the upcoming Conference Carolinas Tournament and will host a quarterfinal game Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.

Jackson poured in 24 points on 10-14 shooting from the field, with seven rebounds, four steals, two assists and two blocked shots in 34 minutes. Naquin added 22 points on seven of 16 shooting from the field, with a game-high eight assists, a blocked shot and a steal in all 40 minutes. Kelsey Daniel posted 11 points on three of three shooting from the field and a five for seven effort from the free throw line. She added two steals and an assist.

Belmont Abbey shot 53.8 percent (28-52) from the floor, including a 59.3 percent (16-27) output in the first half as it built a 42-40 halftime lead. The Lady Crusaders outscored the Lady Saints 37-30 in the second half.

Limestone shot 37.1 percent (23-62) as Tierny Burnett led all scorers with 25 points, while Bianca Gonzalez contributed a double double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Lauren Pace added 14 points.