THE LEAD
The Lady Patriots squared up against Lubbock Christian tonight with a depleted roster. LCU came out on top but DBU continued to inspire with resilience, heart, and adaptability in the face on adversity. The Lady Patriots where headlined by Sidnee Jo Fitzpatrick and Hannah Ballew whom both registered season-highs in blocks. Fitzpatrick recorded 7 along with 8 kills, while Ballew tallied 3 with 6 kills and 2 aces.
 
In the first set DBU jumped to a 4-1 lead after scoring four straight. However, momentum quickly shifted when LCU went on an 11-1 run to pull away a 6-13 lead. The Lady Patriots continued to battle but never were able to surpass Lubbock Christian as they dropped the first set 18-25.
 
The second set was much of the same, DBU started with a 3-0 lead but LCU was able to tie it back up at 8 apiece. The set was tied up six more times up until an 18-18 score. The set concluded with a flurry of points by LCU as they tallied the last 8 points of the match to notch the 18-25 win.
 
The Lady Patriots played from behind the entire third set as they were fighting from a 12-19 deficit at one point. DBU went on to prove how strong-willed they are as they climbed back with 4 straight points to pull within three with a 16-19 score. LCU finished the set much like the others, Lubbock Christian went on a 7-1 run to steal the set and match with a 17-25 score.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
52 – Kills by LCU to DBU's 25
75 – Digs by LCU to DBU's 51
50 – Assists by LCU 22 to DBU's 22
 
COACH KOKEL ON THE TEAMS HEART IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
"Once again, we had a player out for another injury so we are just always one step behind. But I am proud of the overall character and heart of this team, they continue to push even when we can't seem to get a full team out on the court."
 
WHAT'S NEXT
DBU continues their road trip to Goodwell, Oklahoma where the Lady Patriots will be geared up to face Oklahoma Panhandle State.