FLORENCE – Jameica York scored 21 points and Niala Harris recorded a double-double as the University of North Alabama women’s basketball team downed Henderson State 81-68 Thursday evening at Flowers Hall. With the home-opening victory, the Lions improve to 2-3 on the season and hand the Lady Reddies (2-1) their first loss of the season.

York had 12 points in the second half as the Lions added to their 41-29 half-time advantage. Harris had 15 points and 11 rebounds while Dan a Jackson added 16 points on the night for UNA. Sanqueeta Meardith also had a solid performance with eight points and 10 rebounds for the Lions.

North Alabama used an aggressive style that produced 51 free throw attempts for the game. The Lions connected on 41 shots from the foul line while two different HSU players fouled out of the game. The Lady Reddies also had two technical fouls on the night.

The Lions will be back in action at home Saturday against Ouachita Baptist. Tip-off against the Gulf South Conference West Division squad is set for 5 p.m. at Flowers Hall.