EVANSVILLE, Ind., – Ashton Mertens came of the bench to score 19 points and lead Southern Indiana to a 91-62 home win over the University of North Alabama women’s basketball team Wednesday evening. With the loss, UNA falls to 4-7 on the season while the Screaming Eagles improve to 10-2, including a perfect 6-0 showing at the Physical Activities Center on the USI campus.

North Alabama trailed 47-28 at the half, but cut into the deficit before the home team pulled away down the stretch. Consecutive free throws by Jameica York made the score 72-60 with 6:01 remaining. USI, however, responded with a 17-0 run to take a 29-point lead and seal the win.

Dana Jackson hit four three-point baskets and finished with a game-high 20 points for the Lions. York and Lacy Lewis added 10 points each to round out the top scorers for UNA.

The Lions will have a 10-day break before returning to action at home on Dec. 19. The Lions will face Arkansas Tech at Flowers Hall with tip-off set for 1 p.m.