Tigerville, SC - North Greenville held a lead for the overwhelming majority of the night but was unable to hold on to the lead, ultimately falling to the Barton Bulldogs with a final score of 91-83. The Crusaders led by as much as fourteen in the game, but struggled to close out the game scoring just three points in the final five minutes of the game. The first half saw the Crusaders jump out to a comfortable lead thanks to strong three point shooting while the Bulldogs attacked the paint to remain within striking distance. The second half proved to be the opposite as NGU attacked the paint in the second half and Barton turned to their three point game. Turnovers proved to be costly as 22 turnovers by the Crusaders led to 25 points off turnovers by Barton. The Bulldogs also more than doubled NGU's fast break points 36-16.

Results

• Score: NGU 83 / BC 91
• Location: Hayes Gymnasium / Tigerville, SC
• Records: NGU 5-10, 3-9 CC / BC 8-9, 6-7 CC

Individual

• Draylan Burton led the Crusaders with 22 points and also provided three assists, two rebounds, and a steal.
• Jacob Redding scored thirteen points along with three rebounds and three assists.
• C.J. Jamison put up eleven points and also posted five rebounds, two steals, a block, and an assist.

Upcoming

• The Crusaders will face the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan University tomorrow in Central, South Carolina.