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Being an Abbey Crusader means representing Belmont Abbey College through athleticism, virtue, and integrity and giving your best effort so that in all things God may be glorified.

WITNESS FAITH IN SPORTS

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With over 30 sports teams competing in NCAA Division II as part of the Conference Carolinas, the Abbey is a strong contender with regional and national titles. Best part? You can play your part by joining one of our teams!

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Abbey crusaders: where sport is at the service of virtue

“Sport develops character, makes a man courageous, a generous loser, and a gracious victor; it refines the senses, gives intellectual penetration, and steels the will to endurance” wrote Pope Pius XII. Our athletes develop virtue, sportsmanship, honesty, and integrity.

DISCOVER THE SPORT VIRTUE INSTITUTE

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Unparalleled Growth

UNPARALLELED GROWTH

Belmont Abbey College really pushes me not just to be a good athlete, but a good person too. It’s definitely a special place. Almost immediately, you begin to develop a relationship with those around you—from freshman year to senior year and even beyond.

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Community, Faithfulness, and Service with Varsity Catholic

Varsity Catholic exists as a source of outreach for Crusader athletes. Through Bible studies, mission camps, local service events, and one-on-one mentoring, we provide the tools our athletes need to become great men and women.

Community, Faithfulness, and Service with Varsity Catholic

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share the Gospel through Catholic athletes for christ

A nationwide program, Catholic Athletes for Christ seeks to share the Gospel through sports. Goals include developing solid Catholic role models and providing sports conferences, pilgrimages, and days of reflection.

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Our Teams Are Messick Award Winners!

The prestigious Messick Award recognizes a team within the Conference Carolinas for best overall sportsmanship. “Mini-Messicks” are also awarded throughout the year to teams within individual sports.

Our Teams Are Messick Award Winners!

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Become a Crusader

You will find all you need in your quest to become a Belmont Abbey College Crusader student-athlete by exploring our Recruit Central.

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