Belmont Abbey junior Lydia Schellenberg hit .476, as her 11 kills tied her for the match high with younger sister Hannah Schellenberg to lead the Crusaders women's volleyball team past Pfeiffer by a 3-0 score tonight in Misenheimer. Set scores were 25-7, 26-24 and 25-17. The win extends the Crusaders winning streak to nine as they improve to 18-3 overall and 10-1 in Conference Carolinas, while Pfeiffer drops to 4-14 overall and 3-7 in Conference Carolinas.

The 18 wins ties the school record for most in a season, which was set by the last two Crusader teams. The 10 Conference Carolinas wins are one shy of tying the school record set two seasons ago.

Lydia Schellenberg posted 11 kills on 21 attacks with just one error, and Hannah Schellenberg knocked down 11 kills on 24 attacks with five errors. She also led the Abbey with 12 digs for a double double. Caitlin Hankins added eight kills on 14 attacks with one error (.500) to go along with a block solo. Kay Schellenberg handed out 32 assists and logged a service ace. She added three kills on nine attacks as the Crusaders, which are third nationally in hitting percentage, posted a .276 attack.

The defense recorded 41 digs and four total blocks as libero Julianne Pisano and Angela Jubb both totaled seven digs. Remick Tiller added three. Jubb controlled the net with three block assists while Tori Jensen added a pair.