BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Wade Jackson scored 24 points, including a three-pointer and free throw that broke a 64-64 tie, leading Belmont Abbey to an 83-75 victory at King in in Conference Carolinas men's basketball action Wednesday night. The four points came at the 4:43 mark and started a 10-2 run that ended with a 74-66 advantage with 2:24 left.

With its 12th win in the last 14 outings, The Abbey improves to 12-6 overall and 8-2 in league play. The Tornado falls to 5-11, 4-6.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Ryan Maslow tallied a season-best 14 points, while KJ Garrett added 12 points and a career-best eight assists.
• Charles Solomon and Mason Taylor both chipped in 11 points as five players reached double figures.
• Solomon led the team in rebounding with eight, while making four steals.
• The Crusaders dished out 18 assists in the contest with Jackson and Taylor credited with four each.
• Belmont Abbey outshot King 44.1 percent to 36.2 percent.
• Michael Mays of King led all scorers with 32 points.

UP NEXT

• The Crusaders return home on Saturday to face North Greenville at 4 p.m.
• Belmont Abbey won the first meeting between the teams, 59-47 on Dec. 17.