FAIRMONT, W.Va. - On Tuesday night, the Bobcats lost to the Fairmont State Falcons in a three-set match. Frostburg falls to 11-15 overall 3-11 in the Mountain East Conference while the Falcons advance to 14-14 overall 7-7 in MEC play.
 
The Bobcats lost on the road after being defeated by scores of 25-12, 25-21, and 25-20.
 
Frostburg hit .133 against Fairmont with 30 kills while also collecting four service aces and 48 digs. Sophomore Haley Altmeus had ten kills and eight digs on the night while first-year Jackie Sterenberg recorded nine kills. First-year Edwyna Lainez earned 26 assists and 12 digs as senior Cori Smothers recorded nine digs, four assists, and two service aces.
 
In the beginning of the first set, a kill from sophomore Haley Altemus and senior Bailey Godlove gave the Bobcats a 2-1 lead before an 11-2 Falcon run allowed the host to jump on top 13-3. A Fairmont kill by Rebecca Feeney earned the first set win.
 
A 3-1 Frostburg run powered by a kill each from Smothers and Sterenberg after being down early in the second set cut the score within a point at 7-6. The Bobcats took the lead after a 4-1 run off kills from senior Biamba Tshitenge and Altemus making the score 10-9 forcing a Fairmont timeout. A 7-1 Falcons run at the end of the set captured the win.
 
The Bobcats jumped out to an impressive 8-1 lead early in the third set behind four kills from Altemus, a kill from Sterenberg, and a service ace from Smothers. Fairmont fought back eventually going on a 12-3 run to take the lead 16-12. A late 6-1 run by the Bobcats fueled by a service ace from sophomore Hannah Jones and kills from Altemus and Tshitenge wouldn't be enough to force a fourth set as an Amelia Moore kill won the match for the Falcons.    
 
Frostburg play again Friday, November 15 as they host the Notre Dame Falcons. Game time is set for 6 p.m. For up-to-date information, or to watch the game or follow the live stats, visit frostburgsports.com.