FLORENCE, Ala. -- Holding an eight-point lead with 8:06 to play in the game, North Alabama was outscored 16-6 by Lipscomb in the final minutes as the Bisons rallied for a 73-69 ASUN Conference win over the Lions at CB&S Bank Arena.
The two teams battled on even terms for three quarters, but UNA went on top by eight at 65-57 on a three-point basket by
Sara Wohlgemuth early in the fourth quarter. Lipscomb then went on an 8-0 run to tie the game at 65-65 with 4:11 left. UNA went back on top on a
Hina Suzuki basket and
Alyssa Clutter later tied the game at 69-69 with a layup with 1:56 to play.
Lipscomb would score the final four point on a basket and two free throws for the final margin of victory.
UNA held the lead for more than 28 minutes of the contest. The Lions led 13-11 after one period and 30-29 at the half. The two teams were tied 57-57 at the end of the third quarter.
Alexis Callins led UNA with 14 points, while Wohlgemuth had 13 and Suzuki and
Jade Moore 10 each. Freshman
Emma Kate Tittle also provided a spark, hitting three three-point baskets to finish with nine points/
The Lions were outrebounded 52 to 28 as a team, and Lipscomb's Aleah Sorrentino oulled 23 rebounds to go with 15 points.
With the loss, UNA is now 7-10 overall and 2-4 in ASUN Conference play. Lipscomb improved to 11-7 overall and 5-1 in the ASUN.
North Alabama hosts Austin Peay on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.