The North Greenville Crusaders have entered the win column by defeating the Pioneers of Tusculum University with a final score of 3-1 in Greeneville, Tennessee. NGU was able to get things going on a positive note, recording a .455 attack percentage while holding the Pioneers to a .071 percentage and taking the set 25-17. Tusculum responded by taking the second set 25-20, but the Crusaders bounced back to win set three 25-21 and set four 28-26. NGU ended the night with a .298 attack percentage for the match while leading in kills, assists, and a digs.

Diego Rosich led NGU with 14 kills and 3 service aces while also providing 4 digs. Logan Keothavy posted 11 kills, 9 digs, 2 service aces, a block assist, and an assist. Michael de la Cruz posted 9 kills, 2 block assists, and a dig.

North Greenville will face the Belmont Abbey Crusaders on Tuesday, February 6th at Hayes Gymnasium.