After falling for the first time in conference play last night, the North Greenville Crusaders were able to bounce back earlier this afternoon with a 3-0 victory over the Belmont Abbey Crusaders in Belmont, North Carolina. The match began with a strong opening set for NGU as they would post a .287 attack percentage and take the set with a score of 25-17. Set two would be nearly the same as the Crusaders posted eleven kills and just four errors to take the second set 25-18. Set three would prove to be the most competitive of the match as the two teams recorded their best set attack percentages of the match. However, NGU was ultimately able to come out on top in the end, hanging on to take the final set with a score of 25-22. North Greenville finished the match with a .287 hitting percentage and led in all categories except service aces.

Elena Dyer led the afternoon with 15 kills and also posted 4 digs. Jessica Connelly also put together a solid say, finishing with 12 kills, a block assist, and a dig. Abigail Durham neared another double-double, putting up 10 digs and 9 kills along with 2 solo blocks and an assist.

The Crusaders will return to action on Tuesday, October 10th against the Mountain Lions of Young Harris College at Hayes Gymnasium.