MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina- The University of Mount Olive men's volleyball team defeated the Bobcats of Lees-McRae College 3-1 on Saturday.This win takes the Trojans to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in conference.  

GAME INFORMATION

UMO started strong with an early 5-3 lead to open the first set. The Trojans found their momentum and took a seven-point run to extend the lead to 13-5. The Trojans remained in control for the remainder of the set as they took set one 25-12. 

Mount Olive carried their momentum from the first set into set two with a 5-1 lead over the Bobcats. A six-point UMO run extended their lead to 11-2. The Trojans remained in control for the second set as they won 25-15. 

Lees-McRae found their momentum as they opened set three with an 8-6 lead over the Trojans. The Two teams were back and forth until a two-point Trojan run gave Mount Olive the lead 18-16. The Bobcats took control of the third set and took the win 25-23. 

Mount Olive came out in the fourth set with an early 4-0 lead. The Bobcats could not find an answer for the Trojans as UMO took a four-point run 16-8. The Trojan momentum did not stop there as they took a crucial six-point run 22-9. The deficit was too large for the Bobcats as UMO took set four and the match 25-13. 

Mount Olive Leaders
The Trojans were led by Tyran Gillespie with 13 kills while Jarrod Ferguson added 41 assists.

Bobcats Leaders
The Bobcats were led by Michael Marsans with 26 kills.

Up Next
The Trojans will stay in Kornegay Arena as they take on Queens University of Charlotte on March 2nd at 6:00PM. .