Due West, SC – Belmont Abbey held off a second half rally by Erskine to defeat the Flying Fleet 77-73 in Conference Carolinas men's basketball action. 

Trailing by 10 at the half, the Fleet would outscore the Crusaders 37-31 getting to within three points but Belmont Abbey would hold on for the win.

Brannon Dark led all scorers with a career high 35 points and pulled down a game high 12 rebounds to lead the Fleet, while Miles Perdue added 10 points in the loss.