https://abbeyathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=mvballLatest news items for Belmont Abbey Collegeen-us60https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/6/2/elhaddad-named-conferences-scholar-athlete-of-the-year-for-mens-volleyball.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/6/2/elhaddad-named-conferences-scholar-athlete-of-the-year-for-mens-volleyball.aspxMen's Volleyball

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Belmont Abbey Jibriel Elhaddad has been named the Men's Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year for Men's Volleyball, the Conference Carolinas office announced today.]]>Jibriel ElhaddadTue, 2 Jun 2026 14:38:00 EST1610772https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/5/2/mens-volleyball-puentes-tallies-12-kills-as-crusaders-battle-usc.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/5/2/mens-volleyball-puentes-tallies-12-kills-as-crusaders-battle-usc.aspxMen's Volleyball

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Zach Puentes tallied 12 kills and hit .435, but fifth-ranked Southern California hit .417 as a team, leading the Trojans to a 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-21) victory over 20th-ranked Belmont Abbey Friday afternoon in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship.]]>PuentesSat, 2 May 2026 00:37:00 EST1610738https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/mens-volleyball-crusaders-set-for-third-straight-ncaa-tournament-appearance.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/mens-volleyball-crusaders-set-for-third-straight-ncaa-tournament-appearance.aspxMen's Volleyball

Game Notes vs. USC]]>MVB at HawaiiThu, 30 Apr 2026 14:49:00 EST1610735https://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/28/mens-volleyball-earns-first-ever-national-ranking.aspxhttps://abbeyathletics.com/news/2026/4/28/mens-volleyball-earns-first-ever-national-ranking.aspxMen's Volleyball

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- For the first time in program history, the Belmont Abbey men's volleyball program has earned a national ranking, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced Monday. The Crusaders are ranked 20th with 25 points.]]>MVB teamTue, 28 Apr 2026 13:33:00 EST1610731https://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 EST1610666