HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The University of West Alabama volleyball team remained perfect on the season with a 3-0 sweep of in-state foe Alabama Huntsville on Thursday night at UAH’s Spragins Hall.

UWA is one of two teams still undefeated in NCAA Division II Volleyball, released by the organization on Thursday.  Clarion University of Pennsylvania joins the Tigers as the two teams in the nation without a blemish on the slate.

The Tigers claimed the opening game 30-25 over the Lady Chargers.  The game was tied 22-22 before UWA outscored UAH 8-3 over the final eight points of the game to win the opening game.  In game two, the Red and White ran off five consecutive points to extend a 15-11 advantage to 20-11 and take control of the game en route to a 30-20 victory.  UWA made quick work of UAH in the match-clinching third game, posting a 30-19 win to seal the third Gulf South Conference win for the Tigers.

Junior Allison Nail finished with a match-high nine kills along with six digs. Sophomore Ana Gabriela Pedrosa added eight kills.  Senior Rafaella Maranhao and Junior Teresa Clements each posted seven kills each.  Maranhao registered a .429 hitting percentage clip in the match.

UAH’s Allison Cousins paced the Blue and White with eight kills.  The Tiger defense held the Lady Chargers to just a .069 hitting percentage in the sweep.  

The Tigers will enjoy a weekend break from competition and will jump back into action at West Georgia on Friday, Sept. 28.  The match is slated to begin at 6 p.m. CST.