MONTICELLO, Ark., – Arkansas-Monticello had five players reach double digits in scoring during a 78-70 home win over the University of North Alabama men’s basketball team Saturday evening. After trailing by one at the half, the Lions held a seven-point lead with 7:21 remaining before the Boll Weevils closed the game on a 23-8 run. Both teams now sport a .500 record with UNA at 6-6 and UAM holding a 5-5 record.

Arkansas-Monticello led 36-35 at the break and stretched the lead to six points early in the second half. The Lions, however, fought back and took a two-point lead on a jumper by Daviel Clements with 9:18 remaining. UNA extended its lead to 62-57 on a jumper by Eric Wormley at the 7:21 mark before the home team made its run.

From there, the Lions were only 2-of-7 from the floor and also missed three free throws.

Jared Strode led UNA with a game-high 25 points. He added eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks on the night. Clements added 18 points for the Lions while Rory Miller tossed in 12 points on the night.

The Lions will stay on the road for another showdown against a Gulf South Conference West Division team on Monday. UNA will play Southern Arkansas with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m.