Box Score BELMONT, N.C. --
DeQuan Abrom scored a game-high 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds and
Bosko Bojovic posted his first career double-double with 15 points and 14 boards, lifting 25th-ranked Belmont Abbey to a 98-95 Conference Carolinas men's basketball victory over Lees-McRae Saturday night at the Wheeler Center.
Bojovic broke a 95-95 tie with 15.9 seconds left when he hit one of two free throws after the Bobcats (8-3, 1-2) rallied from 12 down early in the second half. Both his point and rebounding totals were career bests.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Quest Aldridge, who finished with nine points, grabbed the rebound of Lees-McRae's attempted game-winner, then hit both free throws with one second left to seal the win.
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Belmont Abbey held a 52-32 rebounding advantage, but committed 18 turnovers.
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The Crusaders outshot LMC 49.3% to 46.4% from the field, but hit three fewer three-pointers and made two fewer free throws.
- The Abbey extended a 50-42 halftime lead to 54-42 with the first four points of the second period.
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Lees-McRae never led in the contest, although there were five ties.
- Belmont Abbey (8-2, 4-0) had two starters in foul trouble with Ferguson and Sean Halloran both fouling out before the final media timeout.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey hits the road on Tuesday for a contest against South Atlantic Conference member Anderson.
- Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m.
