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VALDOSTA, Ga., – Valdosta State maintained its lead in the Gulf South Conference East Division with a 65-55 home victory over North Alabama Thursday evening in women’s basketball action. The Blazers remained undefeated in league play at 6-0, and improved to 13-7 overall. With the loss, UNA falls to 12-12, but held on to second place in the division with a 4-2 conference record. Both of North Alabama’s GSC losses have come to VSU, including a 76-60 setback on Jan. 10 at Flowers Hall.

On Thursday, the Lions led early in the game and stayed within striking distance throughout most of the evening. UNA led by as many as seven in the first half and trailed by only three at the break. With the Blazers holding a 30-24 lead in the closing seconds, a three-point basket by Ashley Moore made the score 30-27 at the half.

The Lions tied the score at 38-38 on a three-pointer by Kierra McCleary at the 12:18 mark in the second half. VSU, however, responded with an 11-0 run and never trailed again.

Sanqueeta Meardith led UNA with 11 points while Sequoyah Cliff also reached double figures in scoring with 10 points on the night.

The Lions will travel to Carrollton, Ga., for another key conference road game on Saturday. UNA will take on West Georgia with tip-off set for 4:30 p.m. CST.