THE RUNDOWN
DBU dropped a 3-1 decision to A&M-Commerce in the final match of the regular-season on Wednesday night at the Burg Center.  After falling in the first set, 25-15, DBU (3-9) rallied to even the match with a 25-20 win, before losing the next two sets. 

With the third set tied at 13, the momentum swung in the Lions' favor when A&M-Commerce (4-6) went on a 5-0 run and never lost control, handing the Lady Patriots a 25-17 defeat.

In the fourth set, DBU struck first on an attack error, but after back-to-back points from Commerce, the Lady Patriots found themselves playing from behind the rest of the way and eventually on the wrong-end of a 25-15 score.

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The Lady Patriots will now need some help from A&M-Commerce to defeat Texas Woman's twice next week in order for DBU to qualify for the Lone Star Conference Tournament.
- DBU honored four seniors on Senior Night, as the team paid tribute to Brooke Clark, Alyssa Pevehouse, and Allison Shidaker, along with team manager Taylor Jones.
- The Lady Patriots finished 0-4 versus A&M-Commerce during the regular-season.

CATHY KOKEL ON HONORING THIS YEAR'S SENIOR CLASS
"I'm glad we were able to honor such wonderful young ladies and I'm grateful for a University that has allowed us to play this season.  I hope we do not take for granted that we had a season.  These seniors are smart and driven.  Our hope now is that it plays out where the playoffs are in our future."
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
11 – Carly Earnest led DBU in kills with 11.
12 – A&M-Commerce was a force up front defensively with 12 blocks.
.205 – The Lions' .205 hitting percentage was their second highest mark this season.

UP NEXT
DBU will await the outcome of the Texas Woman's versus A&M-Commerce match-up next week.  If Commerce wins both matches, DBU will secure the third spot from the Central Division in the Lone Star Conference Tournament.