A&M-Commerce (7-13) was led by the double-double performance of all-tournament selection Colleen Favaro, who recorded a team-high 16 kills and 20 digs in the loss. Five other Lions recorded double-digit digs including Lauren Flynn with 17, Mandy Berger with 15, Brittany Williams with 11 and Jackie Orr with 10. Senior Wannie Neal joined Favaro in double figures in kills with 10.

Central Oklahoma (19-4) was led by the performance of tournament MVP Mari Araujo, who had 21 kills, 16 digs and six blocks in the win.

The Lions won the opening game for the 14th time in 20 matches to start the match. In game one, the A&M-Commerce attack out hit the Bronchos, .182 to .020. Favaro, Neal and Terra Ousley led the attack with four kills apiece.

The Bronchos took the next three games as they were able to out hit the Lions, .203 to .059. In the process, Araujo had 15 kills, 11 digs and four blocks to lead the UCO attack.

Favaro represented A&M-Commerce on the All-Tournament Team. The San Antonio native had 65 kills and 63 digs and six blocks in the Lions' three matches.

A&M-Commerce returns to the court on Thursday at 7 pm when they host Lone Star Conference foe, Eastern New Mexico at the A&M-Commerce Field House.