MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina. - The University of Mount Olive men's volleyball team fell to the Crusaders of North Greenville University 3-2 in conference action on Saturday. This loss takes the Trojans to 10-4 overall and 7-2 in conference. 

GAME INFORMATION

The first set saw an early 6-3 Crusaders lead. UMO rallied back to stay within four of North Greenville 15-11. The Crusaders stayed in control for the majority of the first set. UMO took a crucial three-point run in the back half of the first set, but not before the Crusaders too set one 25-19. 

The second set saw a competitive point exchange between the two Conference Carolinas teams. The set was tied at 6 all until Mount Olive took the lead 7-6 with a kill from Tyran Gillespie. NGU found their momentum after countless lead changes to take the two-point lead 16-14. UMO found their rhythm to tie the contest at 21 with a kill from Luke Visgitis. UMO remained in control as they took set two 25-23. 

After three early lead changes, UMO tied the contest at 7 all with a kill from Tyran Gillespie. The Trojans let the Crusaders take a short run to fall farther behind 17-14. Mount Olive found their rhythm and went on a three-point run to tie the set at 17. UMO was too far behind to recover and fell in the third set 25-21. 

An early exchange of points left the two teams tied at four with back-to-back kills from Trojan Tyran Gillespie. The dominating Mount Olive offense increased their lead to two 12-10. NGU found their momentum and took a four-point run to earn a 16-11 lead. UMO took a three-point run 22-21. The Trojans found a late gear and took set four 26-24. 

The fifth set started out in favor of the Trojans with a 7-4 lead. NGU rallied back to tie the final set at 8. The two Conference Carolinas teams were back and forth until NGU took the final set and the match 16-14. 

Mount Olive Leaders

The Trojans were led by Tyran Gillespie with 16 kills. Jarrod Ferguson added 49 assists.

Crusaders Leaders

The Crusaders were led by Sergio Carrillo with 62 assists. 

Up Next

The Trojans will stay in Kornegay Arena as they take on Barton College on March 29th at 7:00 PM.