Box Score ROME, Ga. – The Shorter Volleyball team fell to Belmont Abbey on Saturday afternoon in a 3-1 (29-27, 20-25, 16-25, 15-25) decision at the Winthrop-King Centre. The loss drops the Hawks to 11-12 overall and 7-6 in conference play.
The Crusaders grabbed an early 8-4 advantage in the opening set before Shorter responded with six consecutive points to regain momentum. The two teams traded points down the stretch in a tightly contested frame, with the Hawks ultimately coming away with a 29-27 victory to take the early lead.
Set two featured another competitive start, with neither team able to create much separation early. Belmont Abbey found its rhythm late, putting together a 6-2 run to pull away and even the match at one set apiece. The Crusaders carried that momentum into the third set, breaking away from a close start with a decisive 9-2 run to take control. Belmont Abbey continued to dictate the pace in the fourth, using another scoring run to build a comfortable advantage and secure the 3-1 victory.
Alexis Williams led the Hawks with 10 kills, 15.5 points, and two blocks, while
Taylor-Reese Howell added nine kills and 10 points. Defensively,
Caitlyn Sutton paced Shorter with 20 digs.
UP NEXT
The Hawks return to action Tuesday, traveling to face Emmanuel for a 5 p.m. match.
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