Game Notes vs. USC
USC Game Notes
Hawaii Game Notes

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Belmont Abbey returns to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year -- and fourth time in school history -- when it faces fifth-ranked USC in the opening round of the Honoluolu Regional.

The Crusaders (20-5) captured their fourth Conference Carolinas championship on April 19, defeating No. 2 seed Mount Olive 3-1 in the final. Belmont Abbey has won three straight -- and 10 of the last 11 -- matches entering the tournament.

USC (19-7) earned an at-large bid after finishing third in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.

Other storylines for tonight's game:
    ? Belmont Abbey earned its first ever national ranking on Monday, sitting 20th in the AVCA poll. The Crusaders had previously received votes, including most of 2026.
    ? The Belmont Abbey men's volleyball program is in its 14 year of competition, all at the Division I-II level.
    ? Caden Day was named Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Year this season. He was also on the all-conference and all-tournament teams.