MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo volleyball team returns to Central State Bank Arena this weekend for its final two regular-season matches, hosting Auburn University at Montgomery on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. for Community Day before welcoming Valdosta State on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. for Senior Day.

The Falcons enter the weekend with an 18-9 overall record and a 10-6 mark in Gulf South Conference play as they look to close the regular season on a high note ahead of the GSC Tournament.
Friday's matchup against AUM will feature Community Day festivities, while Saturday's regular-season finale will honor senior Tam Nguyen for her contributions to the Montevallo volleyball program.


MATCH INFORMATION

Match 1: Montevallo vs. Auburn Montgomery

• Date: Friday, Nov. 6
• Time: 6 p.m. CT
• Location: Central State Bank Arena | Montevallo, Ala.
• Promotion: Community Day
• Records: Montevallo (18-9, 10-6 GSC) | AUM (3-24, 1-15 GSC)
• Previous Meeting: Montevallo won 3-0 (Oct. 10)

Match 2: Montevallo vs. Valdosta State

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
• Time: 2 p.m. CT
• Location: Central State Bank Arena | Montevallo, Ala.
• Promotion: Senior Day
• Records: Montevallo (18-9, 10-6 GSC) | Valdosta State (16-12, 10-6 GSC)
• Previous Meeting: Montevallo won 3-1 (Oct. 9)

FALCONS OUTLOOK

The Falcons return home following a challenging road weekend that featured losses to Mississippi Christian and West Alabama. Montevallo fell in five sets to Mississippi Christian on Friday before dropping a competitive four-set match at West Alabama on Sunday.

Despite Sunday's loss, Montevallo produced a strong offensive performance against the Tigers, recording 60 kills and a .220 hitting percentage while holding West Alabama to a .186 mark. The Falcons also collected 71 digs and 11 team blocks.

Eliza Tyrrell led Montevallo with 16 kills on an impressive .412 hitting percentage while adding six block assists. Freshman Ellie Scharlow recorded a double-double with 13 kills and 16 digs, while Katie Wilkerson contributed 10 kills.

Defensively, Ava Wind anchored the Falcons with 20 digs, while Ellise Hanson added eight kills and eight total blocks. Blakeley Robbins directed the offense with 25 assists, and Lily Erdal contributed 20 assists.

Earlier this season, Montevallo defeated both of this weekend's opponents on the road. The Falcons earned a four-set victory over Valdosta State on Oct. 9 before sweeping Auburn Montgomery on Oct. 10.

With two matches remaining, Montevallo will look to build momentum and strengthen its position heading into postseason play.


SCOUTING THE WARHAWKS

Auburn Montgomery enters Friday's matchup following its first conference victory of the season, a three-set sweep of Union on Oct. 31. The Warhawks defeated the Bulldogs 25-20, 25-11 and 25-19 while recording a season-high .313 hitting percentage.

Gabriella Wokatsch led AUM offensively with 11 kills and seven digs, while Jori Taylor added nine kills on a .563 hitting percentage and five total blocks. Chelsea Daffin contributed eight kills, seven digs, two service aces and three blocks.

Setter Addison Vinson directed the Warhawks' offense with 28 assists, while AUM finished the match with 37 kills and 12 team blocks. The Warhawks held Union to a .029 hitting percentage.

AUM enters Friday's contest with a 3-24 overall record and a 1-15 mark in conference play. The Warhawks are searching for their first road victory of the season, having gone 0-9 away from Montgomery.

Montevallo claimed the first meeting between the two teams on Oct. 10, earning a 3-0 sweep in Montgomery.


SCOUTING THE BLAZERS

Valdosta State enters the final weekend of the regular season riding a three-match winning streak after defeating Mississippi Christian, Union and Christian Brothers in consecutive matches.

The Blazers improved to 16-12 overall and 10-6 in GSC action following a four-set victory over Christian Brothers on Oct. 31. Valdosta State recorded 63 kills, 54 assists, 119 digs and seven team blocks in the win.

Eva LaRochelle led the Blazers with 20 kills on a .271 hitting percentage while adding 17 digs. Camryn Childers contributed 18 kills, while Avery Mullins directed the offense with 49 assists and two service aces.

Defensively, senior libero Eimy Negron Domenech has been a standout for the Blazers. She broke Valdosta State's single-season digs record during the victory over Christian Brothers, finishing with 43 digs.

Valdosta State has been effective away from home this season, posting a 6-3 road record. The Blazers will travel to UAH on Friday before closing their regular season against Montevallo on Saturday.

The Falcons won the first meeting between the two programs on Oct. 9, defeating Valdosta State 3-1 in Valdosta.


WEEKEND PROMOTIONS

Friday, Nov. 6 – Community Day
Montevallo will welcome members of the local community to Central State Bank Arena for Friday night's 6 p.m. matchup against Auburn Montgomery.

Saturday, Nov. 7 – Senior Day
Saturday's match against Valdosta State will serve as Senior Day, with Montevallo recognizing No. 20 Tam Nguyen for her dedication and contributions to the program.

Nguyen will be honored as the Falcons celebrate her collegiate career and the impact she has made both on and off the court.

First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT.


UP NEXT

Following Saturday's regular-season finale, Montevallo will turn its attention to the 2026 Gulf South Conference Volleyball Tournament, scheduled to begin Nov. 12.

The Falcons will look to carry momentum from their final home weekend into postseason competition.