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The
University of North Alabama softball team plays its home games
at the UNA Softball Complex at Cox Creek Park.
The
home for the Lions recently got a new look. Before the 2006
season, a $630,000 renovation of the school’s old home field was
completed, giving the Lions one of the top facilities in the
Gulf South Conference.
The
softball team's home features a new press box, bleacher-type
grandstand seating, a concession stand and a concourse area.
While the renovations proved to be both fan-friendly and
staff-friendly, the most impressive upgrades were added for the
benefit of the coaches and players on the field.
UNA’s home dugout has an inside door connecting to the team’s
locker room, which includes a bathroom, training room, laundry
room, showers and training room. The visiting dugout also has
its own bathroom.
The
playing field features a new backstop and foul poles with the
letters UNA painted on each one. There is also a warning track
and a storage shed, and warm-up area beyond the outfield fence.
During the Lions' first season at their new facility, the team
went 40-20 overall, and posted an 18-3 mark at home. UNA opened
play at the new field with a 3-0 victory over Arkansas Tech on
Feb. 11, 2006. On Mar. 7, Krystal Hand's grand slam against West
Alabama represented the first home run at the new field, and
paved the way for an 11-3 GSC win over the Tigers.
After going 5-7 at home in 2009, UNA will have 11 home
double-headers this season. The Lions will also host the North
Alabama Classic Feb. 27-28, featuring four teams. After opening
the season with two consecutive road tournaments, UNA will host
Trevecca Nazarene in its home opener. The first pitch between
the Trojans and Lions is set for 3 p.m. on Feb. 22. |
