SCORE
Francis Marion 3, Montevallo 0
RECORDS
Montevallo (8-5 overall, 2-2 in Peach Belt Conference)
Francis Marion (8-5 overall, 2-2 in Peach Belt Conference)
LOCATION
Smith Center (Florence, South Carolina)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Montevallo fell to Francis Marion 3-0 in a road match in Peach Belt Conference play.
The Patriots capped the opening frame with a 15-8 run on its way to a 25-16 win over the Falcons in the first set.
Francis Marion used a 18-7 run to end the second set on its way to a 25-14 win over Montevallo in the frame.
The Falcons fought had throughout the third set before the Patriots clinched the match with a 25-21 win in the frame. Back-to-back kills by junior Kristy Bohan helped the Falcons trim the deficit to 16-15 midway through the frame before Francis Marion pulled away for the victory.
STAT OF THE GAME
Francis Marion finished the match with a .319 hitting percentage, the highest percentage by an opponent in a match against the Falcons this season.
UP NEXT
Montevallo will host Columbus State University in a Peach Belt Conference contest Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Trustmark Arena. First serve is set for 6 p.m.