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Belmont Abbey Outlasts King in Road Upset

By UVN StaffPublished April 1, 2026Event · April 1, 20262 min read
Belmont Abbey Outlasts King in Road Upset

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Belmont Abbey stormed into King and flipped the script. This wasn't just a road win. This was a statement.

THE TURNING POINT

It all changed in the second set. Belmont Abbey was down, but not out. That's when Ethan McGee decided enough was enough. His serves? Different. King had no answer, and you could feel the momentum shift. McGee went on a serving spree that had the gym buzzing. And just like that, the energy flipped.

DOMINANCE UNLEASHED

From there, Belmont Abbey ran the show. The third set was straight-up dominant. John Rivera put on a clinic at the net. His blocks were a wall King couldn't climb. And let's be real, when Rivera's on his game, Belmont Abbey is a problem.

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King tried to rally in the fourth, but Belmont Abbey's defense was locked in. Tyler Banks was everywhere, digging up every attempt King threw their way. It was relentless. And from there... it was over.

THE BIG PICTURE

This win wasn't just about the sets. It was about making a statement in the NCAA Men's league. Belmont Abbey showed they can handle business on the road. They’re not just contenders, they’re contenders with a target. Next up? They're facing Erskine, and you better believe they'll bring this momentum with them.

King, on the other hand, needs to regroup. They've got to find some answers if they want to bounce back in their next matchup.

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