MURFREESBORO - Eleven Chowan players scored as they soared to a 81-64 win over visiting Belmont Abbey College. The Hawks dominated the paint as they got 40 of their 81 points inside the blue while also committing just 12 team turnovers. 

The Hawks took a 43-22 lead into the half which was enough to keep the Crusaders playing catch-up for the entire second half. Chowan got a lift from Roderick Ramsay and Malik Carter as they combined for 25 points off the bench. Trayvon Lathan led all scorers in the game with 15 points. He also had 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Deon Tynes continued his contributions down low with 11 points, 6 steals, and 5 rebounds while Marcus Artis chipped in 8 points in the win. 

Chowan shot 53% from the floor in the game, hitting 33 of 62 shots taken. Carter was 2-2 from beyond the three point arch while Chris Kenon and Ramsay each hit one trey in the game. 

The Crusaders, now 2-6 overall, shot 41% from the floor and were led by Sidney Hoff with 14 points and Brooks Beard who scored 13 points and dished out 5 assists. 

Chowan will travel to the University of Charleston (WV) on Monday for a 7:30pm tip off. They will return to the court after Christmas at the UNC-Pembroke Classic on December 29th and 30th.