MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women's volleyball team extended its winning streak to four matches Thursday night, defeating Spring Hill College, 3-1, at Central State Bank Arena.
The Falcons (15-6, 7-3 GSC) handed Spring Hill (14-8, 12-0 SIAC) its first loss in 14 matches, snapping the Badgers' 13-match winning streak with set scores of 25-23, 21-25, 25-20 and 25-17.
Mallory Hulsey was named Player of the Match after leading Montevallo with 19 kills on 27 attacks and just one error, posting an impressive .667 hitting percentage. Hulsey also added two block assists and finished with a team-high 20 points.
Montevallo opened the match with a tightly contested first set. After falling behind 4-2 early, the Falcons responded with a 6-1 run to take an 8-5 advantage. Montevallo extended its lead to 20-15 before Spring Hill rallied to tie the set at 21-21. The Falcons regained control late, and
Katie Wilkerson delivered the set-winning kill to secure a 25-23 victory.
Spring Hill responded in the second set, using an early scoring run to build a 9-5 advantage. The Badgers extended their lead to 19-13 before Montevallo attempted a late comeback, cutting the deficit to 21-18. Spring Hill held off the rally to claim the set, 25-21, and even the match at one set apiece.
The third set featured eight ties and three lead changes as both teams battled for control. With the score tied at 16-16, Montevallo scored four consecutive points to take a 20-16 lead. The Falcons maintained their advantage down the stretch, with
Eliza Tyrrell delivering the final kill to secure a 25-20 victory. Montevallo recorded 17 kills on 31 attacks with just two errors, hitting .484 in the frame.
Montevallo carried its momentum into the fourth set, opening with a 5-2 advantage before extending its lead to 14-9. The Falcons continued to pull away behind a balanced offensive attack, building a 22-14 lead. Wilkerson sealed the match with a kill as Montevallo captured the final set, 25-17.
The Falcons finished the match with 67 kills and a .363 hitting percentage, committing just 14 attack errors on 146 attempts. Montevallo also recorded 63 assists, eight service aces and 57 digs.
Tyrrell added 17 kills while hitting .625, and Wilkerson finished with 16 kills and a .324 hitting percentage.
Blakeley Robbins led the Falcons with 32 assists, while
Lily Erdal contributed 24 assists and a match-high three service aces.
Ava Wind anchored the defense with 16 digs.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 3, Spring Hill 1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-20, 25-17)
Records: Montevallo (15-6, 8-2 GSC) | Spring Hill (14-8, 12-0 SIAC)
Location: Central State Bank Arena | Montevallo, Ala.
Attendance: 387
GAME NOTES
- Montevallo extended its winning streak to four matches while snapping Spring Hill's 13-match winning streak.
- Mallory Hulsey earned Player of the Match honors with 19 kills, a .667 hitting percentage and two block assists.
- The Falcons recorded 67 kills compared to 52 for Spring Hill.
- Montevallo hit .363 as a team, while the Badgers finished with a .295 hitting percentage.
- Eliza Tyrrell registered 17 kills on 24 attacks with just two errors, hitting .625.
- Katie Wilkerson added 16 kills and three block assists.
- Blakeley Robbins recorded 32 assists and two service aces, while Lily Erdal contributed 24 assists and three service aces.
- Ava Wind led Montevallo with 16 digs, while Ellie Scharlow added 12.
- The Falcons recorded eight service aces compared to nine for Spring Hill.
- Montevallo totaled six team blocks, while Spring Hill recorded five.
- The Falcons hit .484 in the third set and .455 in the fourth set to close out the victory.
UP NEXT
Montevallo returns to Gulf South Conference action Friday, Oct. 16, against Christian Brothers University at 6 p.m. inside Central State Bank Arena. Friday's contest will feature White Out Night, with fans encouraged to wear white in support of the Falcons.
