Box Score

FLORENCE – Ouachita Baptist shot 47.6 percent from the floor and had three players reach double digits in scoring during a 86-67 victory over the North Alabama women’s basketball team Saturday evening at Flowers Hall. The Lady Tigers grabbed a 39-31 lead at the half and outscored UNA 47-36 over the final 20 minutes to improve to 3-1 on the season. With the loss, the Lions fall to 2-4 on the year.

Lacy Lewis led UNA with 19 points, with 13 coming in the first half. Sanqueeta Meardith also reached double figures with 15 for the Lions while Niala Harris added 12 points and six rebounds on the day. OBU’s Gaby Coleman led all scorers with 21 points.

North Alabama was able to stay within striking distance with three-point shots, hitting nine for the game. The Tigers, however, held a 51-40 edge in rebounding and scored 13 second-chance points. The OBU bench also outscored their UNA counterparts 53-35.

UNA will hit the road for its next game. The Lions will play at Spring Hill College Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.