ROME, Ga. -- Katie Brookins and Mallory Swain reached double figures in kills and digs, respectively, but league newcomer Shorter rallied for a five-set, 3-2 (17-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-9, 15-11)
victory over Belmont Abbey in Conference Carolinas women's volleyball action on Saturday afternoon.

With the result, the Crusaders fall to 7-17 overall and 5-10 in league play, while the Hawks improve to 12-13,7-7.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Brookins finished the contest with a team-high 13 kills, while Lola Sultenfuss added eight.
• Swain was the defensive leader with 18 digs -- the third time this season she has topped double figures in the category. She also added two of The Abbey's four service aces and a pair of assists.
• Ella Schellenberg and Kyleigh Coghlan also registered aces.
• Schellenberg dished out 33 assists.
• Riley Nickol also topped double figures in digs with 13.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey stays on the road with a trip to North Greenville on Wednesday.
• The Trailblazers took a 3-0 victory in the first meeting between Northwest Division rivals.