After two years of near-misses, Belmont Abbey’s women are in the NCAA Division II basketball tournament field, and the Crusaders open play Friday.

Belmont Abbey College President Bill Thierfelder announced his retirement on Thursday after 21 years of service at the college. Thierfelder announced that he plans to retire effective Aug.

Two 23-victory seasons weren’t enough. It took a game-winning basket in the final six seconds and a whole lot of grit and perseverance, and Belmont Abbey finally is back in the women’s NCAA ...

Two former Belmont Abbey basketball players were convicted of assault-related charges on Friday and a third player was acquitted, Gaston County District Attorney Travis Page said Saturday.

A Catholic liberal arts college in North Carolina is launching a new student program in Washington, D.C., designed to “amplify Catholic voices in media, politics, and culture.” Belmont Abbey ...

Mary Help of Christians Basilica at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC, is pictured in February 2015. Two former Belmont Abbey basketball players were convicted of assault-related charges on ...