No. 1 UAH ended Montevallo’s six-match winning streak with a 3-1 road win Thursday, edging the Falcons 28-26 in a tightly contested fourth set. Montevallo dominated the second set and nearly forced a deciding fifth, but UAH closed out the match with the final three points.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-20, 12-25, 25-20, 28-26.
  • Montevallo is 17-7 overall and 9-4 in the Gulf South Conference; UAH is 20-2 and 12-1.
  • Katie Wilkerson led Montevallo with 14 kills; Eliza Tyrrell added 12 while hitting .478.
  • Ava Wind recorded a match-high 22 digs.
  • The fourth set featured 14 ties and nine lead changes.
Yes, But

Montevallo finished with more kills than UAH, 48-47, and held an 8-7 edge in service aces. The Chargers’ 8-5 advantage in blocks and clutch finish proved decisive.

What's Next

Montevallo returns home Tuesday, Oct. 27, to host Trevecca Nazarene. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Falcons showed they can challenge the conference’s top team, but UAH’s late composure kept Montevallo from extending the match and its winning streak.