The North Greenville Crusaders defeated the Lions of Emmanuel College this afternoon in Franklin Springs, Georgia with a final score of 3-2. Emmanuel went on to take the opening set 25-21, but NGU responded with a 25-19 set two win. Emmanuel put together a a solid set three while NGU posted its worst set attack percentage, allowing the Lions to take set three 25-21. The Crusaders then bounced back to take set four 25-18, forcing a fifth set. NGU would get off to a strong start in the final set. Although Emmanuel put together a 6-2 run late, North Greenville would post the final two kills to take the set 15-12.

Results

• Score: NGU 3 / EC 2
• Location: Shaw Athletic Center / Franklin Springs, GA
• Records: NGU 10-4, 5-2 CC / EC 5-9, 1-5 CC

Individual

• Michael de la Cruz posted thirteen kills, six service aces, three block assists, two digs, and an assist.
• Mark Autry also recorded thirteen kills while also providing eight digs, two block assists, a service ace, and an assist.
• Emanuel Adames finished with ten kills, four block assists, and three digs.

Upcoming

• NGU will face the Patriots of George Mason University on Friday, March 3rd in Fairfax County, Virginia.