CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- Matthew Staskunas and Matteo Miselli tallied nine kills each, but Belmont Abbey suffered a 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-16) setback at Charleston Friday night.

With the result, the Crusaders fall to 1-4 on the season, while Golden Eagles were playing their season opener.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Staskunas tallied just three errors for a .273 hitting percentage.
• Jay Beller registered four kills without an error for a .571 hitting percentage.
• Matthew Maxwell dished out 26 assists and had a solo block.
• Daniel Cerqua led the defensive effort with seven digs.
• Charleston outhit the Crusaders .414 to .200.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey stays in Charleston to face D'Youville in a neutral-site match.
• The action begins at 7 p.m.