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VALDOSTA, Ga. –
Valdosta State built a large first-half lead
and never let North Alabama back in the game
Saturday afternoon in Gulf South Conference
women’s basketball action. The Lady Blazers
built a 44-29 lead at the break and UNA shot
just 28 percent from the floor over the
final 20 minutes in the 69-55 road loss.
Amber Rutherford led the Lions with 15
points, while freshman Dana Jackson added 14
for the game. Lacy Lewis also reached double
figures with 10 points as UNA fell to 9-10
overall with an even 2-2 mark in GSC play.
With the win, VSU improves to 13-4, 3-0.
Valdosta State took advantage of its size
advantage, holding a 35-29 advantage in
rebounding with 13 second- chance points and
out-scoring the Lions in the paint 38-16.
UNA didn’t help its cause, committing 20
turnovers that led to 28 points for the Lady
Blazers.
Tamika Booker led VSU with 13 points for the
game.
UNA will not play again until next Saturday
when the Lions travel to Huntsville for
another GSC match-up against
Alabama-Huntsville. Tip-off is set for 5
p.m. at Spragins Hall.
