LAKE Buena Vista, Fla., - The University of North Alabama women's basketball team let an 11-point second half lead slip away as Southern New Hampshire rallied for a 63-60 season-opening victory over the Lions Friday in the opening round of the Walt Disney Tip-Off Classic.

UNA (0-1) led by nine at the break, and held a 40-29 advantage early in the second half before the Penmen used a 12-2 run to get back in the game. SNH tied the game at 44-44 with just over 12 minutes to play, then later used an 11-0 run to go ahead 55-47 with 8:25 remaining.

North Alabama answered with nine straight points to go on top 56-55, but the Penmen (1-0) took the lead for good on the ensuing possession with a three-point basket by Libby Cullerot.

Rebounding hurt the Lions as SNH held a commanding 51-35 advantage in the category. UNA also struggled from three-point range, hitting just 9-of-35 shots from beyond the arc.

A pair of sophomores led UNA in scoring. Dana Jackson hit four of the team's nine three-pointers and finished with a team-high 15 points. Lacy Lewis also reached double digits in scoring with 14 points after hitting 6-of-10 shots from the floor.

North Alabama will remain at Walt Disney World to face Northeastern State on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m. at the Milk House Arena.