MOUNT OLIVE, N.C.--  The University of Mount Olive defeated the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey College 3-0 in Conference Carolinas action on Saturday. This win takes the Trojans to 11-13 overall and 6-8 in conference.

1st Set
UMO started off with a 2-0 lead to start set one with a kill from Karoline Cox 2-0. A three-point Trojan run with a kill from Amara Eziakonwa brought the Trojans up by four 5-1. Belmont Abbey took their first lead of the set with a three-point run 7-6. The Crusaders had no answer for the UMO offense as the Trojans took a eight-point run 20-10. A service ace from Amara Eziakonwa won set one 25-15. 

2nd Set 
Mount Olive started off strong as they took a 3-1 advantage with a kill from Ashlyn Stone. A five-point run for the Trojans brought them a four-point lead 14-10. Belmont Abbey could not stop the Trojan offense as UMO took set two 25-22.

3rd Set
Belmont Abbey had all the momentum as they took a 5-0 lead over the Trojans. A Trojan ace from Amara Eziakonwa brought UMO up by two 10-8. After a three-point run by Belmont Abbey, the Trojans closed out the set and the match 25-22.

Coaches Comments
"Continuing to peak! The list of things to improve upon is shortening which is extremely exciting that we continue to emphasize the things to make us better! looking forward to Erskine and Emmanuel next weekend," said Head Coach Emma Celentano 
 

MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS
Ashlyn Stone led the Trojans with 11 kills. 
Madison Goodman had 20 assists and Ashlyn Stone had 12 digs. 

CRUSADERS LEADER
Paige Rawlins led the Crusaders with 27 assist.  

UP NEXT
The Trojans stay at home as they take on Erskine College for Conference Carolinas action on November 5th at 4:00PM.