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 panted 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 13-9 at home in 2007, UNA will have eight home double-headers against teams from three different conferences. The Lions will open the season by hosting Trevecca Nazarene. Opening day is set for Tuesday, Feb. 12 when the Lions take on the Trojans at 2 p.m.