Belmont Abbey's Caden Day has been recognized as the Offensive Player of the Year in men's volleyball, highlighting an impressive season where he averaged 3.27 kills per set and recorded a total of 304 kills. Five players from Belmont Abbey also earned all-conference honors determined by the league鈥檚 head coaches, with Day leading the first team alongside fellow Crusaders Joseph Morris and Jibriel Elhaddad. Belmont Abbey, the regular-season champion, is set to begin its postseason campaign aiming for a third consecutive conference tournament title.

By the Numbers
  • Caden Day ranked third in the league with 3.27 kills per set.
  • He achieved a total of 304 kills across the season.
  • Setter Joseph Morris led all players in assists with an average of 9.80 per set.
  • Middle blocker Jibriel Elhaddad recorded 90 total blocks, ranking fourth in the conference.
State of Play
  • Belmont Abbey is the regular-season champion for the second time in three years.
  • The team will host the conference tournament as the top seed.
  • They will face No. 4 seed North Greenville in the opening match.
What's Next

Belmont Abbey is looking to secure its third consecutive conference tournament title, with the first match set for Saturday. Success in this tournament could lead them to the NCAA Tournament, emphasizing the importance of their upcoming games.

Bottom Line

Caden Day's standout performance and the depth of talent among the Belmont Abbey players establish them as formidable contenders in the tournament. Their goal is not just to maintain their success in the conference but also to advance in the NCAA Tournament.