Main Story: Montevallo fell to West Alabama 3-1 in a tightly contested Gulf South Conference match, with three sets decided by two points. The Falcons had more kills and digs, but the Tigers finished the closest moments to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: West Alabama 3, Montevallo 1 (23-25, 25-22, 23-25, 23-25).
  • Montevallo: 60 kills, 70 digs and 11 blocks; West Alabama: 52 kills and 66 digs.
  • Eliza Tyrrell led Montevallo with 16 kills, hitting .412, and added six block assists.
  • Ellie Scharlow posted 13 kills and 16 digs; Ava Wind led the Falcons with 20 digs.
  • Records: Montevallo 18-9 (10-6 GSC); West Alabama 25-5 (12-4 GSC).
Yes, But

Montevallo’s stronger totals in kills and digs—and its .220 hitting percentage compared with West Alabama’s .186—weren’t enough to overcome the Tigers’ execution at the end of three close sets.

What’s Next

The Falcons close the regular season at home against Auburn Montgomery on Nov. 6 and Valdosta State on Nov. 7, then prepare for the Gulf South Conference Tournament, scheduled for Nov. 12-14.

Bottom Line

Montevallo showed it could match West Alabama statistically, but the narrow losses underscore how costly missed chances can be as the Falcons head into their final regular-season matches.