MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina. - The University of Mount Olive men's volleyball team defeated the Bulldogs of Barton College 3-0 in conference action on Tuesday. This win takes the Trojans to 11-4 overall and 8-2 in conference. 

GAME INFORMATION

With the unstoppable Trojan offense, the first set saw an early 7-4 UMO lead. A five-point Mount Olive run extended the lead to 12-5. UMO did not stop there as they took yet another five-point run to earn the 11-point lead of 18-7. The lead difference was too big for the Bulldogs to come back as UMO took the first set 25-12. 

The second set saw an early 4-1 Barton lead. Mount Olive answered by tying the set at five. The Bulldogs took a crucial two-point run to increase their lead 9-6. UMO found their momentum to go on a three-point run tying the contest at 10. The two Conference Carolinas teams were back and forth until Mount Olive took the 15-13 lead. Barton could not find an answer for the Trojans as UMO took set two 25-22. 

The final set saw an early 3-0 UMO lead. The Trojans increased their lead to 6-2 without an answer from the Bulldogs. UMO took a 10-point run to close out the third set and the match 25-10. 

Mount Olive Leaders

The Trojans were led by Eric Visgitis with nine kills. Jarrod Ferguson added 29 assists.

Bulldogs Leaders

The Bulldogs were led by Seth Deppe with 24 assists. 

Up Next

The Trojans will stay in Kornegay Arena as they take on Emmanuel College on April 1st at 7:00 PM.