LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama men's soccer team will close out its home schedule Wednesday, October 14, when it welcomes the Montevallo Falcons to the UWA Soccer Field for a Gulf South Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
The Tigers enter the contest at 4-5-4 overall and 2-2-3 in GSC play, currently sitting sixth in the conference standings. West Alabama will look to carry the momentum from its recent 4-0 victory over Union University into its final home match of the season.
TIGERS LOOK TO CLOSE HOME SLATE STRONG
West Alabama delivered a dominant performance against Union on Sunday, scoring twice in each half to secure the shutout victory. Jesper Bakli, Florian Laot, Aidan Riley and Daniele Ciarlesi each found the back of the net as the Tigers finished with an 18-6 advantage in shots and an 11-0 edge in shots on goal.
Offensively, David Nunez leads the Tigers with 13 goals and five assists for 31 points. Nunez has recorded 43 shots, including 27 on target, and has scored one game-winning goal this season.
Bakli and Laot have each added five goals and four assists, totaling 14 points apiece. Bakli has recorded 20 shots with 12 on goal, while Laot has put 10 of his 13 shots on target.
Ciarlesi has contributed three goals and two assists for eight points, while Oisin Griffin has added three goals and one assist. Mathias Ibanez and Yabsira Cobo have also provided offensive contributions, recording two goals and two assists for Ibanez and five assists for Cobo.
In goal, Dan Erez has started all 13 matches for West Alabama, recording 36 saves and two shutouts. Erez holds a 1.69 goals-against average and a .632 save percentage while helping the Tigers earn four victories this season.
SCOUTING MONTEVALLO
The Falcons enter Wednesday's matchup at 4-4-4 overall and 3-1-3 in conference play, sitting fourth in the GSC standings. Montevallo will look to challenge the Tigers on the road as both teams continue conference play.
Joaquin Wladdimiro leads the Falcons offensively with six goals and one assist for 13 points. He has recorded 25 shots, including 14 on target, and has scored one game-winning goal.
Juan Diego Alfaro Barrantes has added four goals and one assist for nine points, while Luis Billep has contributed two goals and one assist. Dakota Hart has recorded one goal and three assists, and Nolan Peffer has added two goals and one assist.
In goal, Andre Etcheverry has started 11 matches for the Falcons, posting a 1.90 goals-against average with 44 saves and a .688 save percentage. Etcheverry has also recorded two shutouts this season.
SERIES HISTORY
West Alabama holds a narrow 8-7 advantage in the all-time series against Montevallo. The Falcons enter Wednesday's matchup on a two-game winning streak after earning a 1-0 victory over the Tigers in Montevallo last season.
The Tigers are 4-3 against the Falcons in Livingston and will look to defend their home field and finish the regular-season home schedule with a victory.
