LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women'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 5 p.m.
The Tigers enter the contest at 1-8-2 overall and 0-6-2 in GSC play after earning a 0-0 draw against Union University on Sunday. West Alabama will look to build on its defensive performance against the Bulldogs as it faces a Montevallo squad that currently leads the GSC standings and has clinched a spot in the conference tournament.
TIGERS LOOK TO FINISH HOME SLATE STRONG
West Alabama's defense turned in a determined performance against Union, with goalkeeper Yumari Hernandez recording 12 saves to help the Tigers secure the scoreless draw. Hernandez has started all 11 matches for West Alabama, recording 68 saves with a .800 save percentage and three shutouts.
Offensively, Kya Jacobs leads the Tigers with 26 shots, including 14 on target. Allie Kimbrell and Campbell Wysong have each scored one goal this season, while Tianna Klysh has recorded one assist.
The Tigers will look to generate scoring opportunities against a Montevallo side that has been among the conference's top teams this season.
SCOUTING MONTEVALLO
The Falcons enter Wednesday's matchup at 10-2-1 overall and 6-1-1 in conference play, sitting atop the GSC standings and having secured their place in the conference tournament.
Montevallo boasts a potent attack led by Lainey Farabaugh, who has recorded 10 goals and seven assists for 27 points in 13 appearances. Farabaugh also leads the Falcons with 59 shots and 37 shots on goal.
Ayla Ertekin provides another scoring threat with eight goals and three assists, while Karsyn Ross has contributed three goals and seven assists. Katelynn Kott and Janelle Torres have added four goals apiece.
In goal, Jolie Cazale has started eight matches, posting a 0.88 goals-against average, 23 saves, a .767 save percentage and four shutouts.
SERIES HISTORY
Montevallo holds a 7-5-3 advantage in the all-time series and enters Wednesday on a four-match winning streak against West Alabama. The Falcons defeated the Tigers 4-1 in their previous meeting this season on September 1 in a non-conference matchup in Montevallo.
West Alabama will look to reverse that trend and close its home schedule with a strong showing against the conference-leading Falcons.
