PEMBROKE, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey pushed UNC Pembroke to four sets Saturday before falling to the Braves 3-1 (25-17, 26-24, 18-25, 26-24). Three Crusaders reached double figures in kills, led by Lola Sultenfuss with 13.

The Crusaders fall to 5-4 overall and 1-1 in league play, while the Braves improve to 5-4, 2-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Sultenfuss topped double figures in kills for the fourth time in five games, hitting a career-best .524 (13k-2e-21a). The percentage effort ranks tied for fifth in school history.
• Katie Brookins added 11 kills - her fourth time over 10 this year, while freshman Hailey Hall matched that for a career high.
• Sultenfuss added six blocks (one solo and five assists) and four digs.
• Chloe Lowder blocked five attempts, while Emma Youngblood added three.
• Youngblood was also the assists leader with 42, while chipping in a service ace and eight digs.
• Sheridan Young, Maya Swenson and Renata Bolado spearheaded the defensive effort with nine digs each.

UP NEXT

• After nine straight games on the road to start the season, Belmont Abbey kicks off its home schedule on Wednesday.
• The Crusaders welcome Conference Carolinas newcomer Ferrum to the Wheeler Center for a 6 p.m. start.
• The contest starts a three-match homestand.