BELMONT, N.C. - Allie Downing scored 18 points, as she passed the 1,000-point scoring mark in tonight's 87-48 win over Southern Wesleyan.  The win puts The Abbey at 13-2 on the season, with an 8-1 Conference Carolinas record.  The Warriors dipped to 1-14 overall, and 1-8 in conference play.

How it Happened

• Belmont Abbey was strong from start to finish, taking a 13-0 lead to start the game.  Then they went on a 12-0 run to end the quarter, and The Abbey led 29-11 when the first quarter expired
• The Abbey started off the second with a 14-0 run, with Downing scoring each of the first five.  Hannah Roney went 3-for-3 in the quarter, all from 3-point range, and the Crusaders led 53-18 at halftime.  BAC held SWU to just seven points in the second quarter.
• Back-to-back 3-pointers by Downing put the Crusaders on top 61-27 midway through the third.  Davisson ended the quarter with a 3-point basket, and the Crusaders led 67-33 heading into the final period
• Belmont Abbey went on an 8-0 run to open up the fourth, with Sydni Clawges and Keyla Hines each scoring four during that span.  Clawges scored nine in the period and Belmont Abbey wrapped up the 87-48 victory
• On the night, Downing was the Crusader leader with an 18-point night.  Roney scored 12 and Keyanna Spivey grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds and handed out a game-high five assists

Up Next

Belmont Abbey will visit Mount Olive on Wednesday, January 15 for a 5:30 p.m. contest.