MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women's volleyball team earned a crucial Gulf South Conference victory Tuesday night, sweeping Trevecca Nazarene, 3-0, inside Central State Bank Arena. The Falcons improved to 18-7 overall and 10-4 in conference play, while the Trojans fell to 13-12 overall and 10-5 in the GSC. Montevallo avenged its earlier loss to Trevecca with set victories of 28-26, 25-18 and 25-22.
Trevecca jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the opening set and extended its advantage to 14-4 before Montevallo began to battle back. The Falcons chipped away at the deficit, eventually pulling within two at 18-16. Trailing 23-20 late in the set, Montevallo rallied for four consecutive points, highlighted by back-to-back kills from
Katie Wilkerson, to take a 24-23 lead. The Trojans responded and earned set point at 25-24, but the Falcons answered to regain control. Wilkerson delivered consecutive Montevallo kills down the stretch, and a Trevecca attack error secured the 28-26 opening-set victory.
Montevallo carried that momentum into the second set, jumping ahead 4-2 before a six-point run behind the serving of
Mae Mae Beatty extended the lead to 12-3. Beatty recorded back-to-back service aces during the run, helping the Falcons establish control. Trevecca attempted to rally, cutting the deficit to 13-8, but Montevallo maintained its advantage behind kills from
Mallory Hulsey,
Ellie Scharlow and
Eliza Tyrrell. A kill from
Ellise Hanson and a solo block from Wilkerson sealed the 25-18 victory, giving the Falcons a 2-0 lead in the match.
The Falcons opened the third set with a 5-1 advantage behind three early kills from Wilkerson. Trevecca responded with a run of its own, taking an 11-8 lead following consecutive service aces. Montevallo battled back to tie the set at 14-14 before the teams exchanged points throughout the middle of the frame. With the score tied at 19, the Falcons regained the lead on a Trevecca attack error before a service ace from
Blakeley Robbins made it 21-19. The Trojans evened the score at 21, but Wilkerson delivered another kill to put Montevallo back in front. The Falcons extended their lead to 24-21 before Tyrrell delivered the match-winning kill to complete the sweep, 25-22.
Wilkerson was named Player of the Match after recording a match-high 17 kills on a .438 hitting percentage while adding one solo block.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 3, Trevecca Nazarene 0
Set Scores: 28-26, 25-18, 25-22
Records: Montevallo (18-7, 10-4 GSC) | Trevecca Nazarene (13-12, 10-5 GSC)
Location: Central State Bank Arena – Montevallo, Ala.
Attendance: 235
GAME NOTES
- Montevallo recorded 50 kills compared to Trevecca Nazarene's 42.
- The Falcons posted a .240 hitting percentage while holding the Trojans to .202.
- Katie Wilkerson led the Falcons with 17 kills, a .438 hitting percentage and one solo block, earning Player of the Match honors.
- Eliza Tyrrell added nine kills while hitting .316, including the match-winning kill in the third set.
- Ellie Scharlow contributed eight kills, nine digs and one service ace.
- Ava Wind led the Falcons defensively with a match-high 21 digs and one service ace.
- Blakeley Robbins recorded a team-high 26 assists, five digs and two service aces.
- Lily Erdal added 15 assists and five digs.
- Mae Mae Beatty contributed two service aces and eight digs.
- Montevallo recorded six service aces compared to Trevecca's four.
- The Falcons improved to 6-2 at Central State Bank Arena.
- Montevallo evened the season series against Trevecca at 1-1.
UP NEXT
The Falcons continue their Gulf South Conference schedule as the 2026 regular season enters its final stretch as they take on Mississippi Christian Friday.
