TIGERVILLE, S.C. -- DeQuan Abrom scored 30 points and grabbed seven rebounds, both team highs, but North Greenville held off a late challenge for a 100-96 victory Saturday afternoon at Hayes Gymnasium. Romeao Ferguson added 24 points, while Sean Halloran chipped 18.

Belmont Abbey (10-4, 6-1) shot 57.7 percent for the contest (35 of 61), but North Greenville countered by making 18 of its 34 three-point attempts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Belmont Abbey held a 64-60 lead after a Ferguson three with 11:57 to play, but NGU answered with a 13-4 run to take the lead for good.
• The hosts hit 14 of 15 at the free-throw line overall, including all eight attempts in the final 60 seconds.
• The Abbey broke a 7-7 tie with four straight points, but North Greenville rallied, using a 10-0 run en route to a 37-27 lead.
• Later, the visitors answered with an 8-0 run that closed the gap to 40-38, then finished the half with five straight to take a 47-45 lead to the dressing room.
• Belmont Abbey held a 36-23 advantage on the boards, but had 15 turnovers to NGU's 10.
• The 100 points scored by NGU were the most by an opponent all season.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey wraps up its three-game road swing to start 2020 on Wednesday.
• The Crusaders travel to Limestone for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.