LIVINGSTON – North Alabama led 33-26 at the half, and was ahead by as many as 11 points in the final 20 minutes, but couldn’t hold the lead as West Alabama rallied for a 69-64 home win over the Lions Saturday afternoon in Gulf South Conference women’s basketball action. The loss knocks the Lions out of a second- place tie in the GSC East Division. UNA is now13-12 overall with a 6-4 mark in conference play. With the win, the Tigers improve to 9-15, with a 3-6 league record that jumps Montevallo four fifth place in the division race.

Four players reached double digits in scoring for UWA, while the Lions had only one three-pointer in the second half. Trailing 37-26 in the second half, the Tigers used a 21-8 run to take their first lead of the game at 47-45 with 11:35 remaining.

UNA was able to regain the lead on back-to-back jumpers by Amber Rutherford and Lacy Lewis, but the Tigers regained the advantage and stretched the lead to 62-56 with 1:06 remaining. UWA was able to hold off the Lions by sinking 11 straight free throws in the final minute of play.

Rutherford, Dana Jackson and Jameica York scored 14 points to lead UNA. Valerie Harris led all scorers with 15 points for the Tigers.

UNA will return home to face in-state rival Alabama-Huntsville on Saturday. The home date is being designated as the Pink Zone game, supporting breast cancer awareness. Fans are encouraged to wear pink.

Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Flowers Hall.