DUE WEST- Belmont Abbey used an 18-5 run coming out of halftime to break open a tight contest and cruise past Erskine, 93-57, on Senior Night at Belk Arena. Erskine took an early 10-6 lead in the contest before the Crusaders went on 18 point run to lead, 26-10. Erskine fought back behind the strong play of seniors
Jordan Watson and Trent Smoot to cut the Abbey lead to 39-34 at the half. The Crusaders led by as many as 42 points in the second half.
The Abbey's DeQuan Abroms led all scorers with 33 points . Erskine's
Rod Culver scored 10 points as the only Fleet player to reach double figures. Erskine shot a season low 24% from the field as the they fell to 7-16 on the season and 4-13 in Conference Carolinas play.