NGU Nears Reverse Sweep, but Falls to Belmont Abbey

The North Greenville Trailblazers battled back from a two-set deficit Wednesday evening but ultimately fell 3-2 to the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina. The loss dropped North Greenville to 13-12 overall and 9-7 in conference play, while Belmont Abbey improved to 13-10 overall and 8-8 in the conference. After dropping the opening two sets 25-21 and 25-16, North Greenville responded with 25-20 and 25-14 victories to force a deciding fifth set. However, Belmont Abbey held off the Trailblazers 15-12 to secure the victory. Peyton Taylor led North Greenville with 14 kills, while Samantha Ball delivered an...