https://abbeyathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=mvballLatest news items for Belmont Abbey Collegeen-us60https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/26/mens-volleyball-to-face-x-in-x-regional.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/26/mens-volleyball-to-face-x-in-x-regional.aspxMen's Volleyball

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- No. 6 seed Belmont Abbey will face No. 3 seed UCLA in the quarterfinals of the NCAA National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship, the NCAA selection committee announced today. This marks the third overall appearance -- and second in as many years -- for the Crusaders, which earned the Conference Carolinas automatic bid.]]>NCAA NC MVB BracketSun, 26 Apr 2026 16:15:00 EST1610729https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/19/mens-volleyball-tops-mount-olive-for-third-straight-tournament-title.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/19/mens-volleyball-tops-mount-olive-for-third-straight-tournament-title.aspxMen's Volleyball

BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey had four players top double figures in kills, hitting .331 as a team, leading the top-seeded Crusaders to a 3-1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 25-21) victory over No. 2 seed Mount Olive in the 2026 Conference Carolinas Championship match. The win marked the third straight tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth for The Abbey.]]>2026 Conference Carolinas ChampionsSun, 19 Apr 2026 17:33:00 EST1610702https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-volleyball-crusaders-hit-season-high-435-in-semifinal-win-over-north-greenville.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-volleyball-crusaders-hit-season-high-435-in-semifinal-win-over-north-greenville.aspxMen's Volleyball

BELMONT, N.C. -- Top-seed Belmont Abbey hit a season-high .435 and Zach Puentes recorded his third double-double of the season, leading Belmont Abbey to a 3-0 (30-28, 25-18, 25-13) victory over No. 4 North Greenville in the semifinals of the Conference Carolina men's volleyball tournament Saturday afternoon,]]>MVB teamSat, 18 Apr 2026 19:18:00 EST1610697https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-volleyball-day-nemed-offensive-player-of-the-year-five-earn-all-conference.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-volleyball-day-nemed-offensive-player-of-the-year-five-earn-all-conference.aspxMen's Volleyball

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Belmont Abbey's Caden Day has been named Offensive Player of the Year for the men's volleyball season, the league office announced today. In addition, five Crusaders were named to the all-conference teams. The awards were chosen by the league's head coaches.]]>MVB All-Conference 2026Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:33:00 EST1610687https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-volleyball-claims-second-regular-season-crown-in-three-years.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-volleyball-claims-second-regular-season-crown-in-three-years.aspxMen's Volleyball

BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey claimed its second Conference Carolinas regular-season championship in three years Saturday with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-17) victory over Lees-McRae at the Wheeler Center. The victory came as the Crusaders celebrated 2026 seniors Zach Puentes and Jibriel Elhaddad in a prematch ceremony.]]>MVB Senior Day 2026Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:01:00 EST1610672https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/10/mens-volleyball-crusaders-battle-queens-in-road-finale.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/10/mens-volleyball-crusaders-battle-queens-in-road-finale.aspxMen's Volleyball

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.]]>Caden DayFri, 10 Apr 2026 21:06:00 EST1610666https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-volleyball-crusaders-clinch-share-of-regular-season-title.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/8/mens-volleyball-crusaders-clinch-share-of-regular-season-title.aspxMen's Volleyball

TIGERVILLE, S.C. -- Belmont Abbey dropped the first set to North Greenville, then rallied over the next three to claim a share of the 2026 Conference Carolinas regular-season title Wednesday night. The 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-x) victory also ensure the Crusaders the No. 1 seed as they hold the tiebreaker over Mount Olive.]]>Zach PuentesWed, 8 Apr 2026 20:37:00 EST1610657https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-volleyball-crusaders-improve-to-16-4-with-sweep-of-king.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-volleyball-crusaders-improve-to-16-4-with-sweep-of-king.aspxMen's Volleyball

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Caden Day and Zack Puentes combined to hit .438 and Belmont Abbey had 10.5 team blocks, leading the Crusaders to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-20) 25 19 25 20) victory over King in Conference Carolinas men's volleyball action Tuesday night.]]>MVB teamTue, 31 Mar 2026 22:04:00 EST1610642https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/30/mens-volleyball-morris-named-conference-carolinas-specialist-of-the-week.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/30/mens-volleyball-morris-named-conference-carolinas-specialist-of-the-week.aspxMen's Volleyball

In a pair of Belmont Abbey wins last week, Morris averaged 11.29 assists, 1.00 blocks and 1.29 digs per set. He posted 34 assists, three blocks and two digs in a sweep of Emmanuel before accounting for 45 assists, seven digs and four blocks in a 3-1 win over Erskine.]]>Joseph MorrisMon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 EST1610639https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/28/mens-volleyball-crusaders-clinch-quarterfinal-bye.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/3/28/mens-volleyball-crusaders-clinch-quarterfinal-bye.aspxMen's Volleyball

DUE WEST, S.C. -- Belmont Abbey dropped the first set against Erskine Saturday but quickly responded for a 3-1 victory over the Flying Fleet in Conference Carolina's men's volleyball action. The result clinched no worse than the number two seed and a quarterfinal bye for the Crusaders in the conference tournament, which is being held in Belmont next month.]]>MVB teamSat, 28 Mar 2026 19:07:00 EST1610626