MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women's volleyball team returns to Central State Bank Arena for three consecutive home matches Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 15-17, featuring Jersey Night, White Out and Dig Pink promotions.

Montevallo (14-6, 7-3 GSC) enters the weekend riding a three-match winning streak following victories over Valdosta State, Auburn University at Montgomery and Lee. The Falcons have won nine of their last 12 contests and look to continue their momentum on their home court.

The Falcons open the homestand Thursday against Spring Hill College at 6 p.m. for Jersey Night before hosting Christian Brothers University on Friday at 6 p.m. for White Out Night. Montevallo concludes the weekend Saturday against Union University at 2 p.m. with its Dig Pink match.


FALCONS ENTER WEEKEND WITH MOMENTUM

Montevallo enters the three-match stretch following consecutive Gulf South Conference victories over Valdosta State, AUM and Lee.

The Falcons began the streak with a 3-1 road victory over Valdosta State on Oct. 9 before sweeping AUM, 3-0, on Oct. 10.

Montevallo returned home Tuesday, Oct. 13, and continued its winning ways with a 3-0 sweep of Lee, improving to 14-6 overall and 7-3 in GSC play.

The Falcons hold a 2-1 home record and will look to build on their recent success with three matches in three days.


SCOUTING SPRING HILL
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 6 p.m. | Jersey Night

Spring Hill enters Thursday's nonconference contest with a 14-7 overall record and a perfect 12-0 mark in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play.

The Badgers are riding a 13-match winning streak dating back to Sept. 18. Spring Hill most recently defeated Tuskegee, 3-2, on Oct. 8 after earning a 3-1 victory over Mississippi Christian on Oct. 6.

Offensively, Spring Hill is led by Claire Hayes, who has recorded a team-high 226 kills while averaging 3.18 kills per set with a .267 hitting percentage. Samaya Hennessy follows with 213 kills and a team-leading 47 service aces.

Cassie Creech directs the offense with 389 assists and 31 service aces, while Ashlyn Whiteside anchors the defense with 287 digs, averaging 4.04 per set.

As a team, the Badgers average 11.61 kills, 14.15 digs and 2.21 service aces per set while hitting .185.


SCOUTING CHRISTIAN BROTHERS
Friday, Oct. 16 | 6 p.m. | White Out

Christian Brothers enters Friday's Gulf South Conference matchup with a 7-14 overall record and a 3-6 mark in conference play.

The Lady Bucs have won three consecutive matches, defeating AUM, 3-0, on Oct. 3, Union, 3-1, on Oct. 10 and Mississippi Christian, 3-2, on Oct. 13.

Ana Clara Sacca Beltran leads Christian Brothers offensively with 153 kills, while Alana Martinez follows with 148. Sarah Helms has contributed 120 kills with a team-leading .340 hitting percentage.

Helms also leads the Lady Bucs with 72 total blocks, averaging 0.96 per set. Sophia Nowacki anchors the defense with 396 digs, averaging 5.28 per set, and leads the team with 28 service aces.

Christian Brothers averages 10.32 kills, 17.35 digs and 2.00 blocks per set while hitting .144 as a team.

Montevallo defeated Christian Brothers, 3-1, on Sept. 19 in Memphis, Tenn. After dropping the opening set, the Falcons rallied to win the next three sets to secure the conference victory.


SCOUTING UNION
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 2 p.m. | Dig Pink

Union enters Saturday's Gulf South Conference contest with a 5-16 overall record and a 1-9 mark in conference play.

The Bulldogs have dropped three consecutive matches, most recently falling to West Alabama, 3-0, on Oct. 13. Union's lone conference victory came against AUM on Oct. 2 in a 3-1 decision.

Carleigh Charles leads Union with 170 kills, averaging 2.36 per set, while Elizabeth Gilbert follows with 157 kills and a team-best 2.45 kills per set. Carly Edwards has added 146 kills while hitting .198.

Kylie Creech leads the Bulldogs with 408 assists, averaging 5.44 per set, while Caileigh Collins has recorded a team-high 226 digs.

Julia Stuible leads Union at the net with 53 total blocks, while Sarah-Kate Savage has recorded a team-leading 25 service aces.

The Bulldogs average 10.25 kills, 12.29 digs and 1.45 blocks per set while hitting .133 as a team.

Montevallo earned a 3-0 victory over Union in the teams' first meeting on Sept. 18 in Jackson, Tenn., winning by scores of 25-20, 25-15 and 26-24.


FALCON NOTES

• Montevallo enters the weekend with a 14-6 overall record and a 7-3 GSC mark.
• The Falcons have won three consecutive matches and nine of their last 12 contests.
• Montevallo is 2-1 at Central State Bank Arena this season.
• Spring Hill enters Thursday's match riding a 13-match winning streak.
• Christian Brothers enters Friday's meeting with three consecutive victories.
• Montevallo defeated both Christian Brothers and Union in the teams' first meetings this season.
• The weekend features three promotional events: Jersey Night, White Out and Dig Pink.

MATCH INFORMATION
Thursday, Oct. 15 | Spring Hill

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Promotion: Jersey Night
• Location: Central State Bank Arena | Montevallo, Ala.
• Opponent Record: 14-7 (12-0 SIAC)

Friday, Oct. 16 | Christian Brothers

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Promotion: White Out
• Location: Central State Bank Arena | Montevallo, Ala.
• Opponent Record: 7-14 (3-6 GSC)
• Previous Meeting: Montevallo won, 3-1

Saturday, Oct. 17 | Union

• Time: 2 p.m.
• Promotion: Dig Pink
• Location: Central State Bank Arena | Montevallo, Ala.
• Opponent Record: 5-16 (1-9 GSC)
• Previous Meeting: Montevallo won, 3-0