CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey battled cross-town rival Queens in the final regular-season road match of the season, coming up just short in a 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 27-25) decision against the Royals.The six point difference ended a seven-match winning streak.

With the result, The Abbey falls to 17-5, while Queens concludes its season at 8-19.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Caden Day led the Crusaders with 13 kills, while adding six digs and two blocks. He also served one ace.
• Jibriel Elhaddad registered nine kills and a team-high four blocks, while Zach Puentes added eight kills and six digs.
• Joseph Morris dished out 31 assists and had three blocks.
• Alejandro Leon led the defensive effort with seven digs.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey wraps up the regular season tomorrow afternoon at home.
• The Crusaders welcome Lees-McRae to the Wheeler Center for a 2 p.m. contest.
• Prior to the action, Elhaddad and Puentes will be honored on Senior Day.