GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The University of West Alabama volleyball team turned in an unblemished, 3-0 record this weekend at the Tusculum Fall Classic, topping Augusta State, 3-1 on Saturday.  The Tigers now turn their focus to Gulf South Conference play next weekend with an overall record of 9-4.

The Red and White claimed set one 26-24 but dropped the second set to the Jaguars 25-23.  UWA took a 2-1 advantage after cruising past ASU 25-13 in the third set and clinched the match 27-25 in the fourth set.

Junior Ana Gabriela Pedrosa and senior Allison Nail turned in double-double performances in the win.  Pedrosa was credited with 17 kills and ten digs while Nail carded 14 kills and ten digs.  Junior Jordan Kent added 12 kills in the contest.  Junior Chanelle Esteban led all Tigers in digs with 15.  Freshman Alexis McHale dished out 57 assists.

The Tigers return home next Friday, Sept. 19, opening the GSC schedule with Valdosta State.  Match time is set for 7 p.m. at Pruitt Hall.  The match opens a season-long three-match homestand.  UWA will face nationally ranked West Florida next Saturday and closes out with Montevallo on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

All matches will be available on the B2 Network and live stats will be available at athletics.uwa.edu.