ARKADELPHIA, Ark.,  - The University of North Alabama men’s basketball team evened its overall record for the season with an 83-75 road victory over Ouachita Baptist Friday evening at Bill Vining Arena on the OBU campus. Jared Strode led all scorers with 28 points as UNA (3-3) overcame a 42-40 deficit at the half.

The Lions were able to rally over the final 20 minutes by turning up its defensive pressure and connecting from the free throw line. UNA hit 31-of-33 free throw attempts, but still trailed by two at the half after the Tigers (1-5) hit 7-of-12 shots from three-point range. After the break, however, OBU hit just two more three-pointers while the Lions began to find their offensive rhythm.

Strode added seven rebounds, two assists and was 10-of-12 from the foul line. He was the only UNA player to miss from the charity stripe. Daviel Clements added 21 points and hit all nine of his free throws. Rory Miller also reached double figures in scoring with 14 points for the Lions.

For the game, North Alabama held a 31-24 advantage in rebounding and hit 58 percent of its shots from the floor. The win marked the second time this year the Lions defeated OBU after scoring 90-64 home win over the Tigers on Nov. 21.

UNA will continue its road swing against Gulf South Conference West Division competition Saturday at Arkansas Tech. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. on the ATU campus.