Sixty-Five Montevallo Student-Athletes Named to 2009-10 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo athletic department had 65 student-athletes named to the 2009-10 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll. Men’s soccer led all Montevallo teams with 13 members being named to the list. The Presidential Honor Roll recognizes all student-athletes at the 13 PBC member institutions who had a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the academic year.
April 29, 2010
Annual UM Athletic Awards Announced
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – Eight of the top student-athletes at the University of Montevallo were honored with the announcement of the athletic department’s annual awards for 2009-10. The announcement came at the annual athletic awards banquet held on the campus of the University of Montevallo last evening (April 28).
April 20, 2010
Montevallo Women’s Basketball Coach Ezell Accepts Position at Belmont University
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo Department of Athletics announced Tuesday that head women’s basketball coach Brittney Ezell has accepted the head coaching position at Division I Belmont University and will not return for the 2010-11 season at Montevallo.
March 5, 2010
Lewis Named Third Team All-Conference
AIKEN, S.C. – Senior Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) of the University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (14-13) was named Third Team All-Peach Belt Conference for the 2009-10 season. This is Lewis’ second All-Conference award after she was named First Team All-Gulf South Conference last season. This is the first PBC All-Conference award for the women’s basketball program.
February 27, 2010
Falcons Fall in Overtime to Columbus State, 63-53
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (14-13, 7-10 PBC) fell in an overtime battle with Columbus State University (17-10, 11-6 PBC), 63-53. The Falcons used a late second half run to take a lead with 14 seconds left in regulation but a clutch three pointer by the Lady Cougars sent the game into overtime. The loss ended UM’s hope of making it to back-to-back conference tournaments under second year head coach Brittney Ezell. UM finished with a winning record for the first time since the 2004-05 season and it is only the second time UM has had a winning record since joining the NCAA in 1996.
February 24, 2010
Late Second Half Run Downs Falcons, 64-54
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (14-12, 7-9 PBC) dropped a hard fought contest with Georgia College and State University (19-7, 12-4 PBC) on the road, 64-54. UM was able to cut the Bobcat lead to just one point with 10:53 left in the game but a 13-0 run by GCSU dashed the Falcons hope for the upset. The Falcons were led by junior Carrie Parrott (Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel) who had 13 points and six rebounds. Senior Alex Sanabria (Miami, Fla./Miami) had 10 points, a team-high seven rebounds and three assists.
February 20, 2010
Falcons Topple No. 15 Clayton State, 65-60
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (14-11, 7-8 PBC) picked up one of its biggest wins of the season against 15th-ranked Clayton State University (19-6, 10-5 PBC). The Falcons used a late second-half run to take the lead and held off the Lakers in the final minutes to claim a huge 65-60 upset win. The victory also keeps the Falcons playoff hopes alive as they continue to be tied for the fourth and final spot in the Peach Belt Conference Western Division. UM also helped raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer with its Pink Zone event.
February 19, 2010
Falcons Set to Host Pink Zone Event
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Come out and support the University of Montevallo women’s basketball team and also the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) on Saturday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m. as the Falcons host a Pink Zone game against Clayton State University. Pink Zone, formerly known as “Think Pink”, is a nationwide initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in women’s basketball in the community and on campus.
February 17, 2010
Falcons Win Key PBC West Division Match-up with North Georgia, 62-58
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – With the regular season winding down each game becomes more important for the University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (13-11, 6-8 PBC). UM has won its last two contests including tonight’s 62-58 win on the road at North Georgia College and State University (9-13, 4-9 PBC). The win ends a three-way tie between UM, NGCSU and Georgia Southwestern. The Falcons are now tied for fourth in the Peach Belt Conference Western Division with Georgia Southwestern with three games to play. Only the top four teams from the division advance to the PBC Tournament.
February 13, 2010
Falcons Second Half Surge Leads to Victory over Lady Jags, 65-50
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (12-11, 5-8 PBC) used a 31-8 run to open up the second half and pull away from host Augusta State University (1-23, 0-15 PBC). UM took down the Lady Jaguars 65-50 and were led by junior Shan Jones (Hartselle, Ala./Hartselle) who was a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor and 2-for-2 from three-point range while scoring a game-high 18 points. She also chipped in six rebounds including five offensive.
February 11, 2010
Late First Half Run Downs Falcons, 70-59
AIKEN, S.C. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (11-11, 4-8 PBC) gave up a 26-3 run late in the first half which proved to be the difference make as the Falcons never recovered falling on the road to USC Aiken (13-10, 8-6 PBC), 70-59. UM was led by seniors Manal Cali (Northampton, England/Northampton School for Girls), Amanda Scott (Cullman, Ala./West Point) and junior Shan Jones (Hartselle, Ala./Hartselle). All three scored 11 points each and grabbed four rebounds.
February 6, 2010
Falcons Dominate Lady Hurricanes, 70-53
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (11-10, 4-7 PBC) ended its five-game skid by dominating Georgia Southwestern State University (9-12, 4-7 PBC) and avenging an earlier loss, 70-53. The Falcons never trailed in the game and were led by junior Kristen Seigenthaler (Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel) who scored a career-high 20 points as she hit four three pointers and was 7-of-11 from the floor.
February 3, 2010
Falcons Drop Game at Columbus State, 67-53
COLUMBUS, Ga. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (10-10, 3-7 PBC) lost another tough Peach Belt Conference game on the road at Columbus State University (12-8, 6-4 PBC), 67-53. UM was led by junior Carrie Parrott (Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel) who had 12 points and five rebounds. She hit 6-of-9 shots from the floor and added a block on defense.
January 31, 2010
No. 17 Francis Marion Downs Falcons, 91-68
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (10-9, 3-6 PBC) fell to 17th-ranked Francis Marion University (17-2, 9-1 PBC) 91-68. The Falcons were led by junior Carrie Parrott (Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel) who scored 19 points and had two blocks. Senior Alex Sanabria (Miami, Fla./Miami) was the only other Falcon in double-digits with 10 points.
January 29, 2010
Falcons Fall in Hard Fought Contest with UNC Pembroke, 63-59
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (10-8, 3-5 PBC) battled with UNC Pembroke (11-8, 5-5 PBC) the entire game as the two teams switched leads six times and never gave up a double-digit lead the entire contest. Pembroke used some key free throws down the stretch to take the 63-59 victory. The Falcons were paced by senior Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) who had 20 points and four assists. She hit six three pointers in the game which was more than the entire UNC Pembroke squad.
January 23, 2010
Falcons Drop Heartbreaker at Home, 63-59
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (10-7, 3-4 PBC) fell in the final minutes of a tough Peach Belt Conference match-up with Georgia College and State University (12-4, 5-1 PBC). UM and GCSU battled the entire game which featured 17 lead changes and 10 tie scores. The Falcons were led by senior Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) who had 12 points, four assists and six rebounds.
January 20, 2010
Falcons Fall on the Road to No. 19 Clayton State, 72-56
MORROW, Ga. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (10-6, 3-3 PBC) saw its three-game win streak come to an end as the 19th-ranked Clayton State University Lady Lakers (13-3, 4-2 PBC) handed the visiting Falcons a 72-56 loss. The Falcons were led by junior Shan Jones (Hartselle, Ala./Hartselle) who had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Alex Sanabria (Miami, Fla./Miami) also scored 15 points to support the Falcons effort.
January 18, 2010
Late First Half Run Leads to Third-Straight Victory, 62-54
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (10-5, 3-2 PBC) picked up its third-straight victory with a 62-54 win over Armstrong Atlantic State University (6-8, 3-3 PBC) on the road. The Falcons were led by senior Amanda Scott (Cullman, Ala./West Point) who scored a career-high 21 points off the bench. She scored 16 of her 21 points in the first half. She also had four blocks and five rebounds. Senior Alex Sanabria (Miami, Fla./Miami) also came off the bench to score double-figures with 12 points.
January 16, 2010
Falcons Dominate in Road Victory, 66-40
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (9-5, 2-2 PBC) evened up its Peach Belt Conference record with a key 66-40 victory on the road at Flagler College (6-7, 1-3 PBC). The Falcons outscored the Saints 31-14 in the first half and held Flagler to just 16.7 percent shooting from the floor in the period. UM was led by senior Amanda Scott (Cullman, Ala./West Point) who scored a game-high 17 points including 10 in the first half. She also grabbed seven boards and had two blocks.
January 13, 2010
Falcons Capture First Peach Belt Conference Win in Program History, 70-59
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (8-5, 1-2 PBC) got back to its winning ways picking up a hard-fought 70-59 victory over visiting North Georgia College and State University. The Falcons used a late first half comeback to take control of the game and never trailed again. The win is the first Peach Belt Conference win in program history and it also matches the Falcons win total from a season ago. UM was led by senior Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) who had 16 points off of five three-pointers. She also dished out three assists and grabbed four rebounds.
January 9, 2010
Falcons Fall on the Road, 60-52
AMERICUS, Ga. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (7-5, 0-2 PBC) dropped its second game in Peach Belt Conference play on the road at Georgia Southwestern State University (7-5, 2-0 PBC), 60-52. The Falcons were led by juniors Carrie Parrott (Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel) and Kristen Seigenthaler (Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel) who each had 14 points in the losing effort.
January 2, 2010
Falcons Fall in Final Minute to No. 21 Lander, 60-58
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (7-4, 0-1 PBC) took on its third-straight ranked opponent this afternoon (1/2) as the Falcons welcomed No. 21 Lander University (9-1, 2-0 PBC) to BankTrust Arena. The contest marked the first Peach Belt Conference contest for the women’s basketball program at Montevallo. The Falcons once again used an impressive second half to battle their way back into a contest against a top-25 team but fell in the final minute.
December 30, 2009
Falcons Drop Another Tough Contest to No. 3 Delta State, 60-55
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (7-3) welcomed third-ranked Delta State University (11-0) into BankTrust Arena this afternoon (Dec. 30) for a rematch of a game played just 11 days earlier at DSU in which the Falcons fell just short of an upset, 66-59. The Lady Statesmen looked determined early in the game to shut the Falcons down and roll to another victory. It was the Falcons will and determination that allowed them to erase a 21-point lead and take a one-point advantage with just 6:42 left in the game. Both teams battled the final six minutes but the Lady Statesmen came away victorious, 60-55.
December 29, 2009
Falcons Set to Host No. 3 Delta State
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (7-2) is ready to close out the 2009 portion of their schedule with a rematch against the third-ranked Lady Statesmen of Delta State University (10-0) tomorrow, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The Falcons fell to the Lady Statesmen on the road 66-59 just 10 days ago but return home to the friendly confines of BankTrust Arena where they have won all four of their contests this season.
December 19, 2009
Falcons Take No. 3 Delta State to the Wire, 66-59
CLEVELAND, Miss. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (7-2) suffered only its second loss all season as the Falcons traveled to No. 3 Delta State University (10-0). The Falcons gave the Lady Statesmen all they could handle keeping the score close the entire game including tying the game with just under seven minutes to play. The game marked the first time all season the Lady Statesmen did not win by double-digits.
December 12, 2009
Falcons Out Fly Red Hawks, 65-50
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (7-1) picked up another win inside the friendly confines of BankTrust Arena as they downed the visiting Red Hawks of Martin Methodist College (6-4), 65-50. UM is off to its best start since the 1995-96 season when the Falcons started 21-1. The Falcons were led by senior Amanda Scott (Cullman, Ala./West Point) who came off the bench to score 18 points and grab nine boards. She was a perfect 2-for-2 from three point range and hit 7-of-12 shots from the floor.
December 5, 2009
Falcons Continue Their Hot Start with 68-59 Victory
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (6-1) remained unbeaten inside the McChesney Student Activities Center as the Falcons earned a 68-59 win over visiting Talladega College (4-7). The Falcons had four players in double-figures including scoring leader Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) who had 16.
December 2, 2009
Falcons Remain Perfect at Home with 81-57 Victory
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (5-1) continued its strong play inside the McChesney Student Activities Center as they rolled past Concordia College-Selma (1-7), 81-57. The Falcons had five players score in double-figures and used a strong presence off the bench to earn the win. UM forced the Hornets to turn the ball over 19 times which led to 21 points.
November 30, 2009
Lewis Named to Eckerd Thanksgiving Classic All-Tournament Team
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Senior Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) of the University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (4-1) was named to the Eckerd Thanksgiving Classic All-Tournament Team this past weekend. This is the second All-Tournament award for Lewis this season. She helped lead the team to a 1-1 weekend with a win over Eckerd College and a loss to Saint Leo.
November 28, 2009
Falcons Defeat Eckerd 65-52 on the Road
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (4-1) returned to its winning ways as the Falcons defeated host Eckerd College (2-2) at the Eckerd Thanksgiving Classic, 65-52. The Falcons had four players in double-digits and were led by senior Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) who scored 13 points and snagged nine rebounds.
November 27, 2009
Falcons Suffer First Loss of the Season, 77-65
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (3-1) received its first loss of the season as St. Leo University (4-0) defeated the Falcons 77-65 at the Eckerd Thanksgiving Classic. The Falcons played an even second half with the Lions but could not overcome an 11-point first half deficit. The Falcons were called for 22 fouls compared to SLU’s 11 which led to a 24-6 advantage for the Lions at the free throw line.
November 24, 2009
Lewis and Cali Named to Chick-fil-A Tip-Off Classic All-Tournament Team
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Seniors Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) and Manal Cali (Northampton, England/Northampton School for Girls) of the University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (3-0) were named to the Chick-fil-A Tip-Off Classic All-Tournament Team this past weekend. The two helped lead the Falcons to a 2-0 record at the tournament as they defeated Rollins College and Newberry College.
November 21, 2009
Lewis’ 31 Points Lead Falcons over Newberry, 80-79
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (3-0) saw two single game UM records fall as the Falcons slipped by Newberry College (2-1), 80-79. The Falcons won in thrilling fashion as senior Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) hit a pair of free throws with 0.4 seconds left on the clock to put the Falcons ahead 80-79.
November 20, 2009
Late First Half Run Sparks Falcons to Victory, 56-38
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (2-0) traveled to North Georgia College and State University to take part Chick-fil-A Tip-off Classic. The Falcons took on defending Sunshine State Conference Champion Rollins College (2-1) and downed the Tars 56-38. The Falcons were led by seniors Manal Cali (Northampton, England/Northampton School for Girls) and Alicia Lewis (Youngsville, La./Comeaux) who each scored a team-high 10 points.
November 16, 2009
Falcons Open Up Season with Impressive Win, 81-67
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team (1-0) picked up a huge win in its season opener against 2009 NCAA Tournament participant Clark Atlanta University (0-1). The Falcons were in control throughout the entire game as they held a comfortable lead most of the first and second half. The Falcons were led by junior Carrie Parrott (Murfreesboro, Tenn./Siegel) who scored 18 points and ripped down seven rebounds to lead the Falcons in both categories.
October 5, 2009
Women's Basketball Holds Play Day for Child Study Center
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Head coach Brittney Ezell has enthusiastically taken on the challenge given to all Division II Colleges and Universities by the NCAA to increase their focus on community engagement, not just community service. In 2009, Division II is emphasizing the construction of lasting relationships with the community, in addition to the focus of previous years, helping groups and individuals in need. Last Wednesday (9/30) the University of Montevallo women’s basketball team held a skills clinic for children from the Child Study Center located on campus.
September 9, 2009
Falcons Announce 2009-10 Schedule
MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women’s basketball team released its 2009-10 schedule which features nine games against NCAA Division II Tournament participants and five games against teams ranked in the top-15 of the final 2008-09 USA Today/ESPN Division II Coaches Poll.
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