Francis Marion University rallied in the second half to secure a 62-52 victory over Belmont Abbey College in Conference Carolinas women's basketball action. Trailing by seven points midway through the third quarter, the Patriots outscored the visitors 31-14 for the remainder of the game. The win secured Francis Marion's second seed in the upcoming Conference Carolinas Tournament.

• Francis Marion regular season record: 20-7 overall and 15-3 in league play
• Lauryn Taylor's achievement: 16 points and 20 rebounds, making her the sixth player in team history to surpass 1,000 career rebounds
• Triple bye to the semifinals: Francis Marion earned a triple bye in the Conference Carolinas Tournament, advancing directly to the semifinals on March 9
• Shooting percentages: Francis Marion shot 39.7% from the floor, while the Crusaders connected on 43.6%
• Rebounding advantage: FMU held a 39-29 rebounding advantage

The Crusaders led for the majority of the first half, and extended their lead to eight points in the third quarter before the Patriots staged a remarkable comeback.

• Francis Marion ends its regular season 20-7 overall and 15-3 in league play
• The Patriots earned the second seed in the upcoming Conference Carolinas Tournament
• Upcoming tournament: Francis Marion will have a triple bye all the way to the semifinals on March 9 at Wofford College in Spartanburg
• Shooting performance: Francis Marion shot 39.7% from the floor, while the Crusaders connected on 43.6%
• Rebounding advantage: FMU led 39-29 in rebounding and 19-8 in second-chance points

Francis Marion will now advance directly to the semifinals on March 9 at Wofford College in Spartanburg for the Conference Carolinas Tournament.

Francis Marion University's remarkable second-half rally, led by Lauryn Taylor's outstanding performance, secured them a crucial victory and a second seed in the upcoming Conference Carolinas Tournament, positioning them favorably for future success.