LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama volleyball team tallied its 25th win of the season and 16th-straight with a sweep of Stillman College on Tuesday night at Pruitt Hall.
The Tigers (25-5) needed just over an hour to dispose of SC in straight sets – 25-9, 25-12, 25-14. UWA secured a season sweep over its opponent from Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Senior Jessica Crook posted a match-high 15 kills and registered a .700 attacking percentage. Crook has now finished with double figure kills in 11 of her last 13 matches. The Ohatchee, Ala.-native was also credited with three digs and a block solo. Junior Thais Hollerbach turned in 11 kills in the outing along with four digs. Sophomore setter Alexis McHale dished out 38 assists and tallied six of UWA's 11 service aces. Senior Chanelle Esteban added six digs and four service aces.
As a team, the Red and White finished with a .477 attacking percentage while holding the Tigers of SC to just .033. The Tigers carded 45 kills to SC's 15 in the affair.
The Tigers will break away from competition this weekend and will return to Gulf South Conference action on Tuesday, Oct. 27, visiting West Florida in a key GSC East battle. UWA will have to defend its lead in the division away from Pruitt Hall as it plays five straight GSC duels on the road. The Tigers close out the regular season on Nov. 10, hosting in-state NAIA foe Spring Hill.
