BELMONT, N.C. - Three Crusaders scored 14 points as the Crusader women's basketball team rolled past Converse 81-59 this evening.  The victory moved the #11-ranked Crusaders to 22-2 on the season, including 17-1 in Conference Carolinas play.  The Valkyries move to 3-24 on the year, with a 2-16 conference mark.

How it Happened

• Belmont Abbey took a 15-0 lead to open the game.  The team built a 21-2 lead, and when the quarter expired held a 27-4 advantage.  Allie Downing scored eight points in the period
• At halftime, BAC led 37-21
• The Crusader defense came out strong in the third, giving up just one field goal in the first four minutes of the period.  Maria Kuhlman went 3-for-3 from three-point range in the period, and The Abbey led 66-39 heading into the final quarter
• Sydni Clawges opened up the fourth by scoring the first four points of the period.  On the defensive end, Belmont Abbey did not give up a point in the first 3:23 of the quarter
• Kelli Thomas scored six points in the quarter, and The Abbey wrapped up the 81-59 victory
• On the night, Downing, Kuhlman, and Thomas each scored 14 points.  Downing grabbed seven rebounds, while Thomas puled down six

Up Next

Belmont Abbey will visit Southern Wesleyan on Saturday, February 15 for a 2 p.m. contest.