MONTGOMERY - It was only four days ago when the Falcons tangled with Auburn-Montgomery at Trustmark Arena. The two teams battled to a four-set conclusion with AUM coming out on top. On Tuesday, Part II was even more intense, this time, going the maximum five sets. Although the Falcons landed some devastating blows, once again, it would be the Warhawks who would be left standing.  AUM won the match 3-2. The Falcons fell to 8-11 and 2-5 in the Gulf South Conference, while AUM improved to 12-8 and 4-3.

The Falcons got off to a good start by winning the first set 25-20. But, AUM came back to take the next two sets, 25-20 and 25-22, to push the Falcons to the brink. Unlike the first meeting, UM was determined to stay alive. They fought back to take the fourth set 25-23, setting up a final, deciding sprint to the finish.

In the fifth set, AUM jumped out to an early 3-1 lead. The Falcons would pull within a point, but could never draw even or claim the lead. The last time, a set error had the Falcons trailing 14-13. But, an attack error by Allie Dishman ended the match, with AUM winning 15-13.

Senior hitter Evelina Teran led the Falcons with 25 kills and 10 digs. Macy Martin added 15 kills and 20 digs, while Colton Thompson contributed 43 assists and 17 digs. Casey Hendrixson led on defense with 27 digs and Megan Schram tallied 12 digs.

As a team, the Falcons had 92 digs and 16 blocks in the match. On offense, UM finished with 57 kills on 188 attacks, while committing 25 errors. 

The Falcons' road trip continues on Friday and Saturday when they visit Christian Brothers and Union University.