LIVINGSTON, Ala. - West Alabama's women's soccer team (2-7-3, 1-5-3 GSC) will face off against Alabama-Huntsville (5-6-2, 4-3-2 GSC) in a pivotal Homecoming match on Friday at 5 p.m.

Both teams will be eager to secure points in the Gulf South Conference standings as the regular season nears its conclusion.

West Alabama has struggled offensively this season, managing just nine goals in 12 games. Aileen Charles leads the Tigers with three goals, while Lily Graham has contributed two goals and one assist. Despite these challenges, West Alabama's defense and goalkeeping have shown promise. Dior Wilson has been a key player between the posts with 66 saves and a .805 save percentage, ranking second in the conference.

Alabama-Huntsville enters the match with a balanced attack, scoring 14 goals while allowing 14. Jayla Gillespie leads the Chargers with four goals and two assists, while Michella Tortelli and Sabrina Da Silva have each added three goals. CeCe Szopa anchors the UAH defense with 40 saves and a .741 save percentage. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial win in this matchup to improve their standing in the conference. With strong offensive and defensive performances from key players on both sides, the game is sure to be competitive and exciting to watch.

West Alabama will need to find a way to break through UAH's defense while staying solid on their own end to take advantage of their Homecoming atmosphere and secure a vital win. They will need to bring their A-game if they want to come out on top. With this pivotal matchup, first kick is slated for 5 p.m. on Friday, October 25th at the UWA Soccer and Track Complex.