MONTEVALLO, Ala. — Union University opened its third set with a strong push and continued to battle throughout Saturday's match, but Montevallo earned a 3-0 win, 25-16, 25-11 and 25-17.
The teams traded points early in the first set. Union got kills from Parker Goff and Carleigh Charles, but Montevallo built a lead and finished the set 25-16. The Falcons also opened the second set with four straight points. Union answered with kills from Charles and Emily Priddy, but Montevallo extended its lead and won the set 25-11.
Union made an early stand in the third set. After Montevallo scored first, blocks from Anna Edwards and Elizabeth Gilbert helped Union take a 2-1 lead. The teams continued to trade points, with kills from Goff and Charles keeping Union in the set. Montevallo later created separation and closed out the match, 25-17.
Charles led Union with seven kills. Goff and Gilbert added four kills apiece. Kylie Creech recorded 10 assists, and Isabella Messer led the Bulldogs with 13 digs.
Union finished with 23 kills and hit .091. Montevallo totaled 45 kills and hit .340. The result moves Union to 5-18 overall and 1-11 in Gulf South Conference play.
Up next, Union returns home to face Lee on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. in Fred DeLay Gymnasium.
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