FLORENCE  – The University of North Alabama women’s basketball team used a balanced scoring attack Saturday afternoon to knock off West Georgia and open Gulf South Conference play with a win. Niala Harris scored 17 points and nine other UNA players contributed on the scoreboard in the 64-48 victory.

With the win, UNA improves to 7-9 on the season with a 1-0 mark in GSC play. The Wolves fall to 6-10 on the year and 0-1 in the conference.

North Alabama broke open a close game late in the first half with a 14-5 run. The Lions took a 30-20 lead at the half and never trailed over the final 20 minutes of play. A 10-0 run to start the second period put UNA in control for good.

Dana Jackson and Brianna Abrams added 10 points each for UNA, who held a commanding 52-33 advantage in rebounding. The balanced attack for the Lions was a result of much contribution from the bench, who outscored its UWG counterparts 28-9 for the game.

Whitley Mayberry led the Wolves with 16 points on the day.

North Alabama will host Valdosta State on Sunday in a rescheduled GSC contest from earlier in the week. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. at Flowers Hall.