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CARROLLTON, Ga., – The University of North Alabama women’s basketball team completed the road portion of its Gulf South Conference schedule Saturday evening with a 56-41 victory at West Georgia. With the win, the Lions remain in second place in the East Division with a 5-2 league record, including a 4-1 mark on the road this year. UWG falls to 8-14 overall and 1-5 in league play.

Lacy Lewis led UNA with 13 points and eight rebounds on the night. Jameica York added 11 points on the night while Brianna Abrams tossed in 10 points for the Lions.

West Georgia was led by Whitley Mayberry’s 12 points and eight rebounds.

North Alabama (13-12 overall) held a 36-32 edge in rebounding and limited the Wolves to just 28 percent shooting from the floor. UWG also went 2-for-10 from three-point range, and scored just 16 points in the first half. The Lions led 22-16 at the half and shot 45.5 percent (20-of-44) for the game with four three-pointers.

UNA will return home next week and play four of the season’s final five games at Flowers Hall. The Lions will host West Alabama on Thursday with tip-off set for 6 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear white to the game to support the program’s White Out the Tigers promotion.