FLORENCE  – The University of North Alabama volleyball team improved to 2-0 in Gulf South Conference play and reached the .500 mark overall on the season with a 3-0 victory over Alabama-Huntsville Friday evening at Flowers Hall. More than 500 fans dressed in black watched UNA record the 25-19, 25-17, 25-20 sweep during the 2009 ‘Black Out the Chargers’ campaign.

Sarah Roberts and Cara Gregg combined for 21 of the team’s 43 kills as the Lions (8-8) extended their winning streak to five straight matches. Roberts had 11 kills and hit .350 for the match while Gregg had 10 kills and added five digs on the night.

Alison Jacobs added 33 assists while Brigid O’Brien had 16 digs to round out the top performers for UNA. Jessica Ruple led UAH (6-13) with 10 kills for the match.

As a team, the Lions hit a season-best .283 for the match while the 533 in attendance was also a season-high. Jacobs came within striking distance of another triple-double by adding eight kills and six digs. The senior from Elkhorn, Neb., also recorded a .438 hitting percentage.

North Alabama will step outside of GSC play next Tuesday by hosting Shorter College next Tuesday. Match time is set for 6 p.m. at Flowers Hall. The Lions will return to conference play the following weekend by hosting Valdosta State on Friday and West Florida on Saturday.