MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The University of Montevallo men's soccer team will host Gulf South Conference opponent Union University on Saturday.
 

FALCONS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

The Falcons are coming off a 2-1 conference road loss to West Alabama. Montevallo found itself trailing 1-0 at halftime. The Tigers extended their lead to 2-0 after the break, but the Falcons responded in the 83rd minute when Juan Diego Alfaro scored off an assist from Viktor Willems to cut the deficit to 2-1. Montevallo continued its pursuit of another goal but came up short as time expired.

Andre Etcheverry recorded 10 saves against the Tigers. He currently ranks third in the GSC in saves with 35 on the season.

BULLDOGS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

The Bulldogs are coming off a 3-1 home conference loss to Christian Brothers. Union found itself in an early hole as Christian Brothers scored three goals in the first half. Freddie Westfall scored the Bulldogs' lone goal off assists from Decker Burns and Lewis Harding, cutting the deficit to 3-1. Union tried to rally late with a few shots but ultimately came up short.

Goalkeeper Patrick Schott is a player to watch for the Bulldogs. Schott finished the game with five saves. He currently ranks first in the GSC in both saves and saves per game.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Varsity Soccer Field in Montevallo, Alabama.