WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -- Fairmont State opened the MEC/PSAC Crossover at West Liberty by being edged in two very competitive five-set matches against Seton Hill and Shippensburg on Friday as the ASRC.
 
Seton Hill 3, Fairmont State 2 (25-17, 24-26, 25-15, 23-25, 15-10)
 
After Seton Hill grabbed a 2-1 lead after three sets, the Falcons forced a fifth-set by defeating the Griffins, 25-23 in the fourth set. However, Seton Hill grabbed a quick 7-1 advantage in the fifth set to take control and pick up a 15-10 win in the decisive set. The Falcons had an attacking percentage of just .100 in the narrow loss.
 
Mackenzie Harrison and Kaitlyn Witsaman each recorded 18 kills in the match to lead FSU. Harrison also had a team-best 25 digs and four blocks for the Falcons. Setter Jessica Furda recorded a double-double with 49 assists and 20 digs. Libero Megan Clerico also chipped in 24 digs defensively for FSU.
 
Shippensburg 3, Fairmont State 2 (21-25, 25-19, 25-23, 23-25, 15-10)
 
After picking up a win in the opening set against SU, the Falcons dropped sets two and three against the Raiders. But for the second time of the day, the Falcons won a highly-competitive fourth set, 25-23, to force a fifth set to decide a winner. Shippensburg jumped out to a 7-2 lead early in the fifth set and held at least a three-point advantage the rest of the way.
 
Seniors Erin Harwood and Witsaman each recorded 16 kills apiece for the Falcons while Harrison added 15. Harwood also recorded a team-high 24 digs while Furda recorded a career-high 56 assists to go along with 16 digs.