BELMONT, N.C. --
Zach Puentes and
Matthew Staskunas each tallied 11 kills and
Alejandro Leon registered 11 digs, leading Belmont Abbey to a 3-0 (25-16, 26-24, 27-25) victory over Emmanuel in Conference Carolinas men's volleyball action Saturday afternoon.
The Crusaders improve to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in league play, while Emanuel falls to 1-8, 0-2.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Crusaders hit .256 as a team, led by Jibriel Elhaddad at .545 (6k-0e-11a) and Staskunas at .375 (11k-2e-24a).
- Joseph Morris tallied 34 assists and one of three service aces. He also added five digs.
- Puentes and Alex Winiarczyk also added five digs.
- Ethan Rehmann led the blocking effort with seven (all assists).
- The match featured 23 ties and five lead changes.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey continues its homestand next weekend.
- The Crusaders will host Barton on Friday and Mount Olive on Saturday.