WILSON, N.C. — Belmont Abbey enjoyed a balanced attack — with four players tallying nine or more kills — to hold off a late Barton rally in a 3-2 (25-20, 25-19, 22-25, 24-26, 15-13) victory over the Bulldogs in Conference Carolinas women’s volleyball action Friday night. The match was the league opener for both teams.
With the win, The Abbey improves to 2-7, 1-0, while Barton falls to 1-6, 0-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Katie Brookins posted her first career double-double with 12 kills and 10 digs. The kills total tied her career high, while the digs number was her best in the first eight matches.
- Chloe Lowder and Cailyn Myers both reached double figures in kills with 10, while Bailey Rowe added a career-best nine.
- Ella Schellenberg notched her first double-double of the year with 44 assists and 11 digs.
- Lily Marsh set a school record with eight service…
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