The North Greenville Trailblazers battled back from a two-set deficit Wednesday evening but ultimately fell 3-2 to the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina.
The loss dropped North Greenville to 13-12 overall and 9-7 in conference play, while Belmont Abbey improved to 13-10 overall and 8-8 in the conference.
After dropping the opening two sets 25-21 and 25-16, North Greenville responded with 25-20 and 25-14 victories to force a deciding fifth set. However, Belmont Abbey held off the Trailblazers 15-12 to secure the victory.
Peyton Taylor led North Greenville with 14 kills, while Samantha Ball delivered an all-around performance with 13 kills, 16 digs and five service aces.Â
Allison Ball directed the offense with 28 assists and 12 digs, while Madison Sherman added 21 assists and three aces. Gabby Rice contributed defensively with five total blocks.
North Greenville finished with 57 kills, 12 service aces and 80 digs, holding a slight advantage in digs and assists.
NGU will return to action on Saturday, October 24th to take on the Valkyries of Converse University in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
