Box Score Belmont, N.C. – Erskine guard Mike Gabbard (Erlanger, KY, Boone County High School) stunned Belmont Abbey as his jump shot hit nothing but net as time expired to propel Erskine to an 84-82 road win in Conference Carolinas men’s basketball action.

For Erskine the final score was their only lead in the second half and had not held the lead since the 12:00 mark in the opening half.

With less than minute remaining, Erskine’s Corey Sorrell (Walton, KY, Holy Cross High School) tied the game on a layup off a steal by freshman Roderick Perkins (Smyrna, GA, Campbell High School).  Belmont Abbey worked the clock down for a game-winning shot but Jay Council’s shot with 11 seconds left was off the mark setting up Gabbard’s heroics.

Corey Sorrell led the Fleet with 23 points while Gabbard earned his first Erskine career “double-double” with 20 points and 10 assists; all 20 points came in the second half.  Senior Jake Haslam (Lithia, FL, Tampa Preparatory School) added 15 points on 5 of 11 shooting from behind the arc and Perkins contributed 11 points.

The Crusaders were led by Council’s game-high 25 points and 11 rebounds.  Terrone Sheffey added 21 points.

Erskine remains perfect on the season at 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference.

After a short break for the Thanksgiving holiday, Erskine will host Queens University on Tuesday, November 27^th.  Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.