North Greenville began its busy weekend with a 3-0 victory over the Patriots of Francis Marion University this evening in Florence, South Carolina. An opening set that saw both teams struggle to limit errors ultimately resulted in a 25-23 set win for the Crusaders. Both teams would improve drastically in set two. FMU would post a higher attack percentage for the set, but the Crusaders would post twelve kills and four service aces along with just four errors, which was enough to win the set 25-21. The Patriots once again struggled throughout set three while NGU continued to limit errors. Thirteen kills and just five errors for North Greenville was enough to comfortably win the final set with a score of 25-18. The win keeps the Crusaders just behind the Emmanuel Lions in the Conference Carolinas West Division Standings. In addition, Abigail Durham posted her 1000th career kill and Ashlyn Conner recorded her 1000th assist during the match.

Results

• Score: NGU 3 / FMU 0
• Location: Smith University Center / Florence, SC
• Records: NGU 19-9, 14-2 CC / FMU 13-11, 8-7 CC

Individual

• Abigail Durham hit double digit kills with twelve. She also provided six digs, a block assist, and a service ace. She has surpassed the 1000 career kill mark.
• Paige Campbell recorded nine kills, two block assists, a dig, and a service ace.
• Ashlyn Conner provided thirty-two assists, which put her over the 1000 career assist mark.

Upcoming

• North Greenville will head to Pembroke, North Carolina tomorrow to face the Braves of UNC Pembroke.