LIVINGSTON, Ala. – Vying to take the match into the fifth set, the University of West Alabama volleyball team (19-10, 7-5 GSC) fell short in a 3-1 loss to West Florida (20-9, 11-0 GSC) Friday at Pruitt Hall.
 
With the win, the Argos clinch the top spot in the Gulf South Conference Tournament, which will take place on Nov.11-12 in Pensacola, Fla.
 
It was a tough match throughout, with West Alabama putting up a strong effort against an always talented West Florida squad. UWA came out in the first set, battling to the end of a tight 25-23 game.
 
After suffering a 25-19 defeat in the second game, UWA battled from behind in the third to take a tie-breaking 29-27 victory, putting the score at 2-1 in favor of the Argos. Trying to take the match into a fifth set, UWA then fell 25-19 in the fourth to give UWF 11 straight wins in conference action.
 
The Argos had 67 kills on the night, compared to UWA's 52, while the Argos out hit the Red and White .213 to .180. UWA was strong on the defensive end, posting 12 blocks on the evening.
 
UWA now hosts New Orleans on Saturday at 1 p.m. inside Pruitt Hall. The Tigers will then take on Christian Brothers next Friday at 7 p.m.
 
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