Laurinburg, N.C. | Florida Memorial's first match in North Carolina ends in a close 3-2 loss to Truett McConnell. The Lions stayed competitive throughout the afternoon, with two of their pairings going to three sets, where they split 1-1.

Pairings Maria Rodriguez + Caroline Souza and Agustina Busque + Brianna Cooper earned victories for Florida Memorial while pairing Olivia Dodd + Rafaela Nogueira took their contest to three sets, falling in the rubber set.

The loss drops FMU to 2-6 on the year and 2-6 in conference play.

The Lions return to action Saturday, March 23, where they'll take on St. Andrews. First serve is scheduled for 10 a.m. in Laurinburg, N.C.