LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama volleyball team returns to Gulf South Conference action Tuesday night as the Tigers travel to Jackson, Tennessee, to face Union University at Fred DeLay Gymnasium. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
West Alabama enters at 21-2 overall and 8-1 in GSC play following a five-set victory over Lee University on Saturday. The Tigers remain unbeaten at home with an 11-0 record this season and look to carry that momentum into Tuesday's road contest.
THE MATCHUP
Union enters at 5-15 overall and 1-8 in GSC play following a four-set loss to Christian Brothers on Saturday. The Bulldogs dropped the match 25-21, 18-25, 25-19 and 25-15.
Elizabeth Gilbert led Union with 16 kills while hitting .270, while Carleigh Charles and Sydney Davis added six kills each. Kylie Creech directed the offense with 23 assists, and Calleigh Collins anchored the defense with 20 digs.
The Bulldogs finished with 41 kills and 57 digs while hitting .194 as a team. Charles also contributed two of Union's six service aces.
LAST TIME OUT
West Alabama outlasted Lee in five sets Saturday inside Pruitt Hall, winning 25-21, 22-25, 25-9, 20-25 and 15-12. The Tigers recorded 70 kills on 178 attempts for a .247 hitting percentage while adding 74 digs, 10 service aces and eight total team blocks.
Katerina Korre contributed 18 kills, while Cadence Goeden added 10. Charlotte Kerscher led the defensive effort with 21 digs as the Tigers secured their 21st victory of the season.
BOBÁNOVÁ EARNS PLAYER OF THE MATCH HONORS
Klára Bobánová earned Player of the Match honors following a standout performance against Lee. Bobánová led the Tigers with 22 kills on 51 attempts for a .314 hitting percentage, adding six digs and two block assists in the five-set victory.
Her performance marked another strong offensive outing for the Tigers as West Alabama continues its push through the conference schedule.
ZANINI DIRECTING THE OFFENSE
Freshman setter Rachele Zanini continued her strong debut season with 57 assists against Lee, helping West Alabama produce 70 kills in Saturday's victory.
Zanini also contributed 10 digs and five service aces, providing an impact on both sides of the ball. Her performance helped the Tigers maintain their offensive production throughout the five-set contest.
TIGERS LOOK TO CONTINUE ROAD SUCCESS
West Alabama enters Tuesday's matchup looking to build on its 8-1 conference record. The Tigers' offense is coming off a 70-kill performance against Lee, with Bobánová and Korre combining for 40 kills in the victory.
Tuesday's contest provides another opportunity for West Alabama to strengthen its position in the GSC standings as the regular season continues.
MATCH INFORMATION
West Alabama Volleyball at Union University: 21-2 (8-1 GSC) | Union: 5-15 (1-8 GSC) Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6 p.m. CT Fred DeLay Gymnasium | Jackson, Tenn.
