MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The University of Montevallo men's soccer team will be on the road for a Gulf South Conference matchup against the University of West Alabama.
FALCONS TO KEEP AN EYE ON
The Falcons are coming off a 3-1 conference road win against Mississippi Christian. Luis Billep scored the first goal for the Falcons off an assist from Nolan Peffer to get things started. Shortly after, Ian Palma joined Billep on the scoresheet with a goal of his own off an assist from Viktor Willems to give Montevallo a 2-0 lead before halftime. Willems sealed the win for the Falcons with a late goal assisted by Joaquin Wladdimirio.
Andre Etcheverry kept the Choctaws' attack at bay, recording three saves to bring his season total to 44. He currently ranks fifth in the Gulf South Conference in saves per game.
TIGERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON
The Tigers are coming off a conference shutout win of their own, securing a 4-0 victory over Union at home. Jesper Bakli scored for West Alabama off an assist from Mathias Ibanez. Shortly after, Florian Laot helped the Tigers extend their lead to 2-0 with an assist from Ammar Nazih. The Tigers' final two goals came late in the game, as Aidan Rile and Daniele Ciarlesi assisted each other on the goals. Dan Erez recorded his second shutout of the season.
David Nunez is a player to watch for the Tigers. He currently leads the GSC in points with 31 and goals with 13 this season.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Livingston, Alabama, at the Jerry F. Smith Track & Field Complex.