FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. -- Emma Youngblood led Belmont Abbey in assists and digs, but defending regular-season champion and preseason favorite Emmanuel was too much for the Crusaders Saturday, earning a 3-0 (25-12, 25-11, 25-20) victory.

With the result, The Abbey falls to 8-9 overall and 4-6 in Conference Carolinas play, while the Lions improve to 11-5, 9-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Youngblood finished with 21 assists and nine digs, but fell short of her seventh straight double-double. She also had a block and a service ace.
• Chloe Lowder had a team-high six kills with Renata Bolado adding five. Adeline Mezzanotte added a season-high four.
• Sheridan Young tied for the team lead in digs with nine.
• Kyleigh Coghlan served a team-best three aces.

 
UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey wraps up a three-match road swing on Tuesday night.
• The Crusaders face Northwest Division rival Lees-McRae at 6 p.m.