The Warhawks were downed in three straight sets by Texas State Thursday and the University of Texas at Arlington Saturday.

Opening up against Texas State the Warhawks were clicking.

Four kills were made by Kimberlie Alvarado and 13 assists by setter Bayleigh Hoffman.

ULM stayed within three points of Texas State for nearly the whole set and a Taylor Zaeske spike tied up the set at 20-20.

Coming out of a timeout, Texas State surged late and won the set 25-21.

Coach Hiltz talked about how the errors made late in the first set carried over to the second and third sets for the Warhawks.

“We would have a mental or physical breakdown and then they’d take advantage,” Hiltz said.

The Warhawks kept it close early but Texas State won the second set 25-18.

The Bobcats got out to an early lead up 12-6 to start the third.

Texas State would go on a 5-0 run late to go up 22-14 and would then finish strong to take the set and match with a 25-17 win.

Despite a great performance by Senior Kimberlie Alvarado, the Lady Warhawks had no answers for UTA.

The match started out very competitive in the first set with both teams trading points early.

After the set stood tied at 13 apiece, the Mavericks pulled away to win 25-23.

ULM jumped out to a 5-2 lead in the second before an 8-0 run made it 10-6.

The Mavericks would go on to take the second set 25-15.

The third set started with a kill by Taylor Zareske before UTA went on a 5-0 later in the set to give them a 14-7 lead.

The Mavericks did not let up and struck back-to-back kills to extend their lead to 17-9.

UTA would end up taking the set and ultimately the match 25-12.

Coach Hiltz went on to show appreciation for the team’s only senior.

“Kim, our one senior played fantastic tonight, seven kills with no errors on 14 swings. It’s just too bad she didn’t have anyone to join her,” Hitlz said.

The Warhawks’ next game will be Nov. 10 at Alabama A&M.