Commerce, Texas

The Texas A&M University-Commerce dropped a 32-34, 30-23, 30-24, 30-8 decision to Fort Hays State on Saturday night in its first match of the ACU Volleyball Classic.

Freshman Devin Friedman led the Lions with her first career double-double performance with 10 kills and 21 digs in the defeat. Senior Colleen Favaro led the attack with 17 kills and sophomore Lauren Flynn had 16 digs and three service aces.

In the win, Fort Hays State hit .365 as three Tigers had double-digit kills led by the 25 from Kellyn Thaut. She was joined by Leanna Roberts, who added 18 and Neeley Remmers with 12.

The Lions return to the court on Thursday for its first Lone Star Conference match, traveling to Lawton, Oklahoma to face Cameron at 7 p.m.