FLORENCE, Ala. -- Alice Bussey scored two goals and the University of North Alabama defenders recorded their second straight shutout as the Lions downed Belmont 2-0 at the Bill Jones Athletic Complex.

Bussey came off the bench midway through the first half and scored at the 41:54 mark to give the Lions the lead. She was assisted by Katherine Laroche.

With the Lions dominating possession on the field, Bussey got another opportunity in the 52nd minute and pushed the lead to 2-0. The goal came at the 51:04 mark, with an assist from Hope Lensing.

"That win was big," said UNA Head Soccer Coach Chris Walker. "We had a tough, physical game on Friday and you never know how you will come out after that. But Alice got us on the board and Hope Lensing, Grace Lensing, Morgan Ebert and Izzi Gurney were fantastic. They broke down everything and gave us a physical presence."

The Lions out-shot the Bruins 16 to seven in the win.

UNA goalkeeper Payton Yates kept a clean sheet for the season.

With the win, North Alabama is off to its first 2-0 start since 2018.

The Lions travel to Mobile to face South Alabama on Thursday, August 25.