ORLANDO, Fla. – Nationally ranked No. 18 Palm Beach Atlantic defeated West Alabama volleyball in three sets (25-16, 25-19, 25-18) at the Master's Academy Thursday.

Palm Beach Atlantic improves to 22-1 overall, while West Alabama falls to 7-12. The match kicks-off a five game road trip for the Tigers that continues against Lynn and Barry in the Rollins Crossover Tournament in Winter Park, Fla., on Friday.  

The Sailfish hit .261 led by Faith Rohn with 12 kills. Emma Ballantyne and Katie Ballantyne each tallied 9 kills to finish above .400.

UWA finished with .103 attack percentage. Sadie Beam and Liz Woodard led the attack, combining for 13 kills. Callie Murphy supported the attack with 18 assists, moving the sophomore's career up to 789 assists. Lindsey Ball led the Tiger defense with 17 digs.

West Alabama will take on Lynn in the first match of the Rollins Crossover at Noon (C.S.T.).