MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Brittany Autry scored 20 points, and the defense had 11 steals to help the Belmont Abbey women's basketball team to a 77-67 win at Chowan this evening.  The Crusaders are now 15-6 on the season, with a 13-4 conference record, and have clinched a spot in the Conference Carolinas tournament.  Chowan is now 13-7 overall, and 13-5 in conference play.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Chowan led early in the first quarter, but back-to-back 3-point baskets from Jo Snow tied the game at 12.  BAC led 24-19 at the end of the first
• The Crusaders led by as many as 12 in the second, and held a 42-33 lead at halftime
• A 6-0 run by The Abbey put the Crusaders in front 53-39 midway through the third.  A step-back jumper by Snow in the closing seconds gave Belmont Abbey a 64-47 lead heading into the final quarter
• Two free throws by Abigail Crane gave The Abbey a 19-point lead with eight minutes to play
• Brittany Autry scored four points in the final minute of the contest to cap off the 77-67 victory
• Autry scored a game-high 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and made three steals
• Snow scored 19 points and pulled down seven boards.  Kelli Thomas grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds
• Taylor Stelley handed out a game-high six assists, and made three steals.  It was her fourth straight game with at least five assists

UP NEXT
Belmont Abbey will visit UNC Pembroke tomorrow for a 2 p.m. contest.