SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Fairmont State had an impressive showing on day two of the Rattler Invitational, sweeping Texas A&M International University 26-24, 25-19, 25-19, before achieving a victory against St. Mary's (TX) in four sets, 13-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-19 on Saturday at Bill Greehey Arena.  Against Texas A&M International, the Falcons recorded a remarkable .314 hitting percentage and 48 kills, while also capitalizing on the Dustdevils' reception errors. After dropping the first set against St. Mary's, the Falcons showcased their resilience with 61 kills and 86 digs.

Against Texas A&M International, Fairmont edged out the Dustdevils in a tightly contested first set, with Dangerfield assisting Borelle for a critical point at 25-24. Despite the Dustdevils' attempts to close the gap, Fairmont maintained their lead to win 26-24.

In the second set, the Falcons established an early 3-0 lead with consecutive kills from Borelle, McKenzi Martin, and Zemba. Despite a brief rally from Texas A&M International, Fairmont's efficient team play led them to a 25-19 win, capped by a decisive kill from Borelle.

The third set featured Fairmont overcoming an early deficit to tie at 8-8, fueled by Dangerfield's assists. The Falcons executed a pivotal 5-0 run, including a service ace by Martin, and Borelle's final kill secured a 25-19 victory, showcasing their commanding play throughout the match.

In the match against St. Mary's, Joey Borelle made an immediate impact, securing the first point with a kill assisted by Kelsie Dangerfield. Despite a strong start from Fairmont State, they faced challenges as Alyssa Koehl led the Rattlers to a 16-8 lead. The Falcons managed to narrow the gap with contributions from McKenzi Martin and Josie Nobbe, but ultimately dropped the first set, 25-13.

The second set saw Fairmont take control, with Dangerfield facilitating early kills for Borelle and Nobbe to establish a 2-0 lead. Fairmont State continued to assert their dominance, with notable plays including a block by Zemba and Nobbe, leading to a 25-22 win.

The third set featured a strong performance from Fairmont, as Alexa Martin scored the first point and Dangerfield assisted on multiple plays, extending their lead to 7-3. Borelle's service ace pushed the score to 19-13, and McKenzi Martin closed the set with back-to-back kills for a 25-16 victory.

In the fourth set, Fairmont quickly equalized after a service error by the Rattlers and initiated a surge with Zemba's service ace. With Dangerfield's assists, the Falcons claimed six consecutive points, and McKenzi Martin's performance helped seal the set at 25-19.

After the final match, the all-tournament team was announced as Joey Borelle and Josie Skinn represented the Falcons. 

**Player Highlights:**
- **Against St. Mary's:** Joey Borelle led with 15 kills and a team-high 21 digs. Josie Nobbe added 12 kills (.313 hitting percentage) and five blocks, while Kelsie Dangerfield recorded 29 assists and 13 digs. McKenzi Martin finished with 17 kills and nine digs.
- **Against Texas A&M International:** Borelle topped the stats with 19 kills and four aces, contributing 23.5 points. Alexa Martin added 10 kills on 12 attempts (.833 hitting percentage), and Josie Skinn recorded 16 digs for defensive support. Dangerfield facilitated the offense with 19 assists and 11 digs. 

Fairmont State (7-2) will be off for several days until the Atlantic Crossover hosted by Wheeling University on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20. The Falcons will start play against Gannon University at 1:00 p.m. before facing Shippensburg University later in the day.