The Lions Fall to East Central.
 
TEAM LEADERS
A&M-Commerce
Kills: Taryn Driver, 11
Blocks: Jaslyn Wacker, 5
Assists: Courtney Tate, 26
Aces: Four players at two aces each
Digs: Ashley Mireles, 16

East Central
Kills: Madyson Gill, 16
 Blocks: Hayley Gerken, 7(Three solo, four assist)
Assists: Taylor Turner, 38
Aces: Three players at two aces each
Digs: Madyson Gill, 18
 
 
Turning Point

After the Lions won the second set, the East Central Tigers put their foot on the gas pedal and would not take it off. The Tigers outscored the Lions 50-29 in the final two sets.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Set 1
The Tigers came out and drew first blood beating the Lions by 11 points in the first set. Madyson Gill led the way for the Tigers with six kills.
Set 2
The second set of the contest featured five lead changes, with the Tigers seemingly pulling away to take a 22-18 lead. The Lions clawed their way back, getting two big kills from Layne Little to bring A&M-Commerce within a point. Summer Alford tied the game at 24 apiece, and East Central's Alex Campbell made an error that put the Lions ahead 25-24. Alford finished off the set, and the Lions came away as 27-25 victors.
Set 3
East Central dominated the entire third set, winning by a tally of 25-12. The final three points came off of errors committed by the Lions.
Set 4
East Central continued their dominance and took a 19-9 lead over the Lions. The Lions had a hitting percentage of -.057 in the final set. East Central took the set 25-17 and won the match.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

The Lions are 1-2 when facing East Central at their home floor.
East Central has a two game winning steak on the Lions and even up the overall series record to 2-2.
The Lions had 35 attacking errors, nine reception errors, and a hitting average .007 in the match agains East Central.
This was East Central first win of the season.

Coach's Thoughts

"We played and got beat by a good team tonight. We have to get back to the drawing board and get our game back on track."
- Coach Case
 
A&M Commerce will have day two in Durant, Oklahoma on Southeastern Oklahoma State home floor. The Lions will face the host at 12 p.m. and then Southern Nazarene at 5 p.m. to conclude the South Central Classic.  

GAME INFORMATION
Sets: A&M Commerce 1, East Central 3
Records: A&M Commerce (4-3, 0-0 LSC), East Central (1-4, 0-0 GAC)
Series: A&M Commerce are 2-2 against East Central
Location: Kerr Activities Center in Ada, Okla.
Time of Game: 7 p.m.