GAFFNEY, S.C. -- Facing its 10th straight match on the road to start the season, Belmont Abbey dropped a 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-14) decision to Limestone Friday night at Timkin Arena. Caitlyn Faber posted a double-double of 18 assists and 11 digs to lead the Crusaders.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Kate Youmans led the attack with seven kills on a .136 hitting percentage. She also had one of the Crusaders' three aces.
• Mia Samaha and Jenna McCullough each tallied five kills for The Abbey. McCullough hit .333 (5-1-12).
• Faber added three kills and an ace.
• Hailey Ryan posted a team-high-tying 11 digs.
• The first two sets featured a total of 10 ties and six lead changes.

UP NEXT

• After 10 straight matches on the road to start the season, Belmont Abbey plays its home opener on Wednesday.
• The Crusaders welcome Conference Carolinas newcomer UNC Pembroke to the Wheeler Center.
• The match is also the league opener for The Abbey.