WILSON, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey jumped out to a two-set lead, then hung on for a 3-2 (25-21, 25-16, 15-25, 19-25, 15-13) victory over Barton in Conference Carolinas men's volleyball action Friday night.

With the win, the Crusaders improve to 12-12 overall and 6-4 in league play, while the Bulldogs fall to 3-14, 3-7.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Matteo Miselli and Ethan Rehmann both reached double figures in kills with 14 and 12, respectively. Rehmann hit .476 with just two errors in 21 chances.
• Matthew Maxwell dished out 50 assists, while registering three kills and three block assists.
• Daniel Cerqua led the defensive effort with 12 digs.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey continues its Conference Carolina tour of Eastern North Carolina tomorrow.
• The Crusaders face Mount Olive tomorrow afternoon at 2