Belmont Abbey Defeats Mount Olive Women’s Basketball 70-40, Claiming Largest Victory Margin in Series History

The University of Mount Olive women's basketball team suffered a significant 70-40 loss against Belmont Abbey, marked by 24 turnovers and a season-low free-throw attempts, dropping their season record to 3-12 and a 1-6 mark in conference play. Belmont Abbey's victory extends their dominance in the series, winning 10 of the last 11 meetings and claiming their largest margin of victory. Meanwhile, the Crusaders secured their ninth consecutive win, improving to 14-5 overall with an 8-1 record in league action.

Mount Olive's shooting percentage: 34.6% (18-of-52) from the floor

Belmont Abbey's shooting percentage: 45.0% (27-of-60) from the field

Belmont Abbey's rebounding advantage: 42-26 with 36 points in the paint

Mount Olive falls to 3-12 this season with a 1-6 mark in conference play

Belmont Abbey improves to 14-5 overall with an 8-1 record in league action

Belmont Abbey has won 10 of the last 11 meetings in the series

The University of Mount Olive will play Barton in Conference Carolinas play on Jan. 24

Mount Olive will face rival Barton in Conference Carolinas play on Jan. 24, playing their third game in five days.
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