MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo volleyball team opened its final regular-season weekend with a four-set victory over Auburn University at Montgomery on Friday night inside Central State Bank Arena. After dropping a tightly contested opening set, the Falcons responded with three consecutive set wins to defeat the Warhawks 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-15).
With the victory, Montevallo improved to 19-9 overall and 11-6 in Gulf South Conference play, while Auburn Montgomery fell to 3-25 overall and 1-16 in conference action.
The Falcons delivered an impressive offensive performance, recording 53 kills on a .358 hitting percentage while limiting the Warhawks to a .209 mark. Montevallo committed just 10 attack errors across 120 attempts.
Katie Wilkerson led the Falcons offensively with a match-high 16 kills on a .500 hitting percentage, while
Eliza Tyrrell added 15 kills on an outstanding .591 hitting percentage.
Blakeley Robbins earned Player of the Match honors after directing the offense with 41 assists and contributing 3.5 points.
The opening set featured 12 ties and two lead changes as both teams battled for control. Montevallo took an early 9-7 advantage behind consecutive kills from Wilkerson, but Auburn Montgomery responded to regain the lead. The Warhawks eventually built a 21-18 advantage before the Falcons rallied to tie the set at 22-22 following a Tyrrell kill. Montevallo evened the score again at 23-23, but AUM secured the final two points to claim the opening set, 25-23. Despite the setback, the Falcons recorded 16 kills and hit .378 in the frame.
Montevallo answered in the second set, overcoming an early deficit to even the match. Trailing 14-11, the Falcons used a four-point run highlighted by an
Ava Wind service ace and an
Ellie Scharlow kill to take a 15-14 lead. After AUM regained a 19-17 advantage, Montevallo responded with six consecutive points to move ahead 23-19. Wilkerson delivered three kills during the decisive stretch, helping the Falcons secure a 25-20 victory and tie the match at one set apiece.
The Falcons carried that momentum into the third set, jumping out to a 5-1 lead behind a Robbins service ace and a Scharlow kill. Montevallo maintained control throughout the frame, extending its advantage to 16-10 following a block by Robbins and
Lilly Singleton. With the Falcons leading 19-13, Singleton helped spark another scoring run with two service aces as Montevallo pushed its lead to 24-13. The Falcons closed out the set 25-15, hitting .346 while holding AUM to a .091 hitting percentage.
Montevallo continued its dominance in the fourth set, opening with a 5-2 advantage before extending the lead to 15-11. The Falcons then scored six consecutive points behind the serving of Scharlow, with Wilkerson contributing two kills and Robbins adding a pair of kills during the run. Montevallo hit a match-best .571 in the final frame, recording 14 kills on just 21 attempts with two errors. Tyrrell delivered the final kill of the night off an assist from Robbins, sealing the 25-15 set victory and the four-set win.
Robbins finished the evening with 41 assists, two kills, one service ace and one block assist to earn Player of the Match honors. Wilkerson's 16 kills led the team, while Tyrrell added 15 kills with just two errors in 22 attempts.
Singleton contributed seven kills on a .417 hitting percentage, two service aces and six digs, while Scharlow added seven kills and two service aces.
Ellise Hanson finished with six kills on a .364 hitting percentage.
Defensively, Wind led the Falcons with 18 digs, while
Mae Mae Beatty and Singleton added six digs apiece. Montevallo finished the match with 45 digs and six service aces.
GAME INFORMATION
Final Score: Montevallo 3, Auburn Montgomery 1
Set Scores: 23-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-15
Records:
- Montevallo: 19-9 (11-6 GSC)
- Auburn Montgomery: 3-25 (1-16 GSC)
Location: Central State Bank Arena | Montevallo, Ala.
Date: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Attendance: 212
Player of the Match: Blakeley Robbins – 41 assists, 3.5 points
GAME NOTES
- Montevallo improved to 19-9 overall and 11-6 in Gulf South Conference play.
- The Falcons completed the regular-season sweep of Auburn Montgomery after defeating the Warhawks 3-0 on Oct. 10.
- Montevallo recorded 53 kills on a .358 hitting percentage, committing just 10 attack errors.
- Katie Wilkerson led the Falcons with 16 kills on a .500 hitting percentage.
- Eliza Tyrrell finished with 15 kills on a .591 hitting percentage.
- Blakeley Robbins earned Player of the Match honors with 41 assists and 3.5 points.
- Ava Wind led Montevallo defensively with 18 digs.
- Lilly Singleton recorded seven kills, two service aces and six digs.
- Ellie Scharlow contributed seven kills and two service aces.
- The Falcons hit a match-high .571 in the fourth set with 14 kills and just two errors.
- Montevallo held Auburn Montgomery to 15 points in each of the final two sets.
UP NEXT
Montevallo returns to Central State Bank Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7, for its regular-season finale against Valdosta State. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT.
Saturday's matchup will serve as Senior Day as the Falcons recognize No. 20
Tam Nguyen for her dedication and contributions to the Montevallo volleyball program.
