The Belmont Abbey men's tennis team opened the Conference Carolinas schedule with an 8-1 loss to the visiting Limestone Saints this afternoon at the Reidy Tennis Center.

The Crusaders lone win came at number one doubles, as Conner McMann and Juan Baez defeated Gustavo D'Ascenzi and Stefano Soares by a 9-7 score.

Belmont Abbey is back in action Saturday at Erskine.