MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey used a late run to break open a close game Saturday, winning 67-54 over Mount Olive in Conference Carolinas men's basketball action.
With the victory, the Crusaders clinch a berth in the league tournament next month, guaranteeing no worse than the No. 7 seed. The Abbey improves to 11-4 overall and 9-3 in league play, while the Trojans stand 5-8, 5-8.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Sean Halloran led the Crusaders with 18 points, tallying half of those with a perfect nine of nine effort at the free-throw line.
- Quest Aldridge added 14 points and a team-high six rebounds, while Charles Solomon chipped in 10 points and five boards.
- Belmont Abbey shot 48.8 percent from the field overall, making 50.0 percent in the first 20 minutes.
- The Crusaders held a 29-18 rebounding advantage and committed a season-low 11 turnovers.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey returns home on Tuesday to face Chowan.
- The Crusaders and Hawks tip off about 7:30 p.m.