Fairmont State’s women’s volleyball team lost its first Mountain East Conference match of the season, falling to Concord in five sets after rallying from a 2-1 deficit to force a deciding set. The Falcons led 14-12 in the fifth but dropped the final four points.

By the Numbers
  • Fairmont State: 23-5 overall, 11-1 in the MEC.
  • Concord: 17-9 overall, 9-3 in the MEC.
  • Final score: 3-2; set scores were 22-25, 26-24, 25-23, 21-25 and 14-16.
  • The Falcons had 73 kills and 107 digs; Concord led 17-9 in blocks.
  • Averi Martin led Fairmont State with 19 kills; Josie Nobbe added 18.
Yes, But

Fairmont State showed resilience, recovering from a 2-1 deficit and coming within two points of victory in the fifth set. Concord’s blocking advantage and late execution proved decisive.

What’s Next

The Falcons return home Monday, Oct. 26, to face Davis & Elkins College. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Bottom Line

Fairmont State’s unbeaten conference run is over, but the five-set fight showed the Falcons can recover under pressure. They’ll look to regroup at home before their next MEC match.