The North Greenville Crusaders left Bristol, Tennesse with a 3-0 victory against the Tornado of King University. NGU nearly doubled the Tornado in kills 43-23 while recording an impressive .348 attack percentage for the match. With the win, the Crusaders currently remain tied for first place in the Conference Carolinas standings with Emmanuel and with just two regular season matches remaining, the pressure remains high for the two programs.
Results
- Score: NGU 3 / KING 0
- Location:Â Student Center Complex / Bristol, Tennessee
- Records: NGUÂ 18-8,12-4 CC, KINGÂ 15-11,10-5 CC
Recap
- After a close start to the opening set, North Greenville ran away early on with a 10-2 run to take a 13-5 lead. Eventually, King would fight back to close their deficit to three, but the Crusaders once again took over with a 10-3 run to take the set with a score of 25-15.
- North Greenville would control set two in similar fashion as an small run early on by the Tornado was countered with a 9-2 run by the Crusaders. King fought back to get within three points, but an 8-0 run by North Greenville practically put the set on ice. NGU would go on to easily win the set 25-12 with a .519 attack percentage.
- The two teams would record nearly identical attack percentages in set three, with King barely beating the Crusaders in attack percentage .259-.258. However, on the scoreboard NGU would have the final laugh as an 11-1 midway through the set proved to be enough to take the final set 25-17.
Individual
- Abigail Durham led the way with eleven kills and just two attack errors.
- Emilie Allen recorded ten kills while also committing just two attack errors.
- Erin Allen posted eight kills and twelve digs.
Upcoming
- North Greenville will face the Belmont Abbey Crusaders in the final home match of the regular season on Saturday, November 6th.