Belmont, NC-- Ashley Arff's 18 points were not enough to help the Converse basketball squad overcome a final four-point deficit against conference rival Belmont Abbey College on Saturday afternoon. With the 50-54 lost to the Lady Crusaders, the Valkyries fall to 1-11 on the season.

The bout began with Belmont opening on a 13-1 run. Converse gradually cut the lead to just five points and eventually reduced the deficit to just three points.

For the game, Arff had 18 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Freshman Latrell Nickens put up an extra 8 points and chipped in 2 assists. Ashley Day and Morgan Sacharski added 6 points apiece.

The Valkyries take the floor again on Monday, January 18th, visiting conference foe Erskine College in Due West, SC. Tip-off is set for 5:30pm.