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FIFTH-RANKED TECH PULLS AWAY FROM UNA MEN FOR 89-76 WIN

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FLORENCE – Four players reached double digits in scoring as No. 5 Arkansas Tech remained undefeated on the season with an 89-76 victory over the North Alabama men’s basketball team Saturday evening at Flowers Hall. The win improves the Wonder Boys’ overall record to 10-0, including a pair of victories over UNA (5-5). ATU defeated the Lions 88-73 on Dec. 5 at home.

In the rematch, Arkansas Tech led 46-41 at the break and held off an early second-half spurt by the Lions to claim the win. A layup by Rory Miller made the score 55-50 with 13:37 to play but UNA would get no closer. A 16-1 run by the Wonder Boys increased the lead to 71-56 and ATU remained in control the rest of the way.

Daviel Clements and Jared Strode had 20 points each for the Lions while Miller tossed in 19 on the night. UNA, however, committed 28 turnovers leading to 35 ATU points. The Wonder Boys also held a 39-29 advantage in rebounding and got 42 second-chance points.

The Lions will host Harding Monday evening with tip-off set for 6 p.m. at Flowers Hall.