LIVINGSTON, Ala., – West Alabama rebounded from a 26-24 loss in the first set to post three straight impressive victories over the North Alabama volleyball team and pick up a key Gulf South Conference victory Tuesday evening at Pruitt Hall on the UWA campus. The 3-1 win puts the Tigers (17-5 overall, 2-0 GSC) in sole possession of first place in the GSC East Division. With the loss, UNA falls to 10-10 on the year with a 3-2 conference showing.

The Lions were able to steal game one by rebounding from a 17-10 deficit and record the 26-24 victory. An attack error by the Tigers gave UNA its first lead at 23-22. After UWA rebounded to take a 24-23 lead, the Lions scored the next three points to secure the win.

North Alabama would not see much of a lead the rest of the match. West Alabama opened double-digit advantages early in each of the next three sets to take the match with 25-12, 25-19 and 25-15 victories.

Three players reached double digits in kills, led by the Tigers’ Jessica Crook, who had a match-high 17 on the night.

Sarah Roberts had 14 kills for the Lions while Cara Gregg added 12. Alison Jacobs added 39 assists with Lauren Greenhill tossing in 18 digs.

UNA will face Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras at home on Friday before hosting Armstrong Atlantic the following day. Match time for the Friday night contest is set for 7 p.m. while the Saturday showdown is set for 1 p.m. at Flowers Hall.