The UT-Permian Basin Falcons returned to DBU for the second game of the series on Saturday afternoon with something to prove.  They defeated The Lady Patriots 3-2 in a tough back and forth match.

The Falcons came out on fire winning the first two sets 25-22 and 25-23.  Strong performances were given by UTPB's Molly Atnip (16 kills), and Amithy Henry (16 kills, 16 defensive digs).

The Lady Patriots fought hard to bring the match back by defeating the Falcons in a close third set 25-23.  Senior Lauren Secord helped The Lady Patriots capture the fourth set 25-18 to force a fifth and final set with 16 total kills for the match.  DBU Freshman Kaylyn Frink added 10 total kills and 16 defensive digs throughout the match to help bring The Lady Patriots back and tie the Falcons 2-2.

The UTPB Falcons outlasted The Lady Patriots in the fifth set to win the match 3-2.  With the loss, DBU falls to 16-13 for the season, and 8-4 in Heartland Conference play.

The Lady Patriots are back in action Tuesday, November 4, 2008, as they travel to Edmond, OK, to face the University of Central Oklahoma Broncos .  The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.