WILSON, N.C. - Maria Kuhlman scored a game-high 21 points tonight, but the Crusaders lost at Barton 68-62.  The setback puts The Abbey at 10-2 on the year, with a 5-1 Conference Carolinas record.  Barton is now 8-4 overall, with a 5-2 conference mark.

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs got off to a fast start, but Belmont Abbey quickly came back to tie the game at 14 by the end of the opening quarter
• In the second, it was The Abbey jumping out to an early start, while Barton led 36-24 at halftime.  Kuhlman scored eight points in the half
• Kuhlman scored the first five Crusader points of the third.  The defense also held Barton to just one field goal in the last 4:30 of the quarter.  The Bulldogs held a 48-41 lead heading into the final period
• The defense also played very well in the fourth, holding Barton to just one field goal in the opening five minutes of the period.  During that stretch, the Crusaders pulled to within three points, at 51-48
• The Abbey, however, was unable to take the lead, and Barton held on for the 68-62 win
• On the night, Kuhlman was the Crusaders' leader, with 21 points and 10 rebounds, her first double-double of the season
• Keyanna Spivey also tallied a double-double, finishing with 13 points and 12 boards.  Allie Downing contributed 13 points and seven rebounds

Up Next

Belmont Abbey will visit North Greenville on Saturday, January 4 for a 2 p.m. contest.