HUNTSVILLE – The University of North Alabama women’s basketball team overcame a poor first-half shooting performance to pick up another Gulf South Conference road victory Saturday evening with a 56-49 win at Alabama-Huntsville. The second straight road GSC win gives UNA a 9-10 overall record with a 3-1 mark in league play. With the loss, UAH falls to 3-12, 0-2.

The Lions shot just 15.6 percent from the floor in the first half, including an 0-13 showing from three-point range. UAH closed the half on an 8-1 run to take a 24-13 lead at the break.

It didn’t take long for North Alabama to answer in the second half. The Lions opened the second period with 13 straight points to take a 26-24 lead. From there, the two teams traded baskets and lead changes until a layup by Brianna Abrams put UNA on top 34-33 with 9:45 remaining.

The Chargers failed to score on their ensuing possession and when a three-pointer by Lacy Lewis gave the Lions a 37-33 lead, UNA never trailed again.

Niala Harris led UNA with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Dana Jackson added 11 points while Jameica York tossed in 10 on the night. The Lions held a 52-43 edge in rebounding and also had the advantage in second-chance points (20-15), points off turnovers (19-17), points in the paint (24-14) and fast-break points (6-0).

North Alabama will travel to Pensacola, Fla., for its next road GSC match-up on Jan. 20. The Lions will take on West Florida Wednesday with tip-off set for 5 p.m. at the UWF Field House.