FLORENCE, Ala. (November 5, 2025) – The University of North Alabama women's basketball team continues the new season Thursday with an 11 a.m. home matchup against Fisk inside CB&S Bank Arena.
Thursday's game serves as UNA's Elementary Day with over 1,500 students from 12 schools expected in attendance.
The Lions will look for a 2-0 start for the first time since the 2019-20 season following a 57-54 opening-night triumph over UT Martin on Monday.
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with "Voice of the Lions" Benjamin Ray and Matt Daniels on the call and Chase Glover as the courtside reporter. The game will also air on radio through Roar Lions Productions with Bryan Neece on commentary. The "Countdown to Tipoff" radio show begins at 10:40 a.m.
Full results and a recap will be posted on RoarLions.com following the action, but fans can also follow along in real time on the UNA Women's Basketball social media pages.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the game, as parking is limited due to ongoing construction. As such, the lot near the Hal Self Athletic Annex will be unavailable. Violators will be towed if parked in the construction zone.
Lots A and B will be in the parking lot directly below Flowers Hall. Lot A pass holders will have coned off spots near the staircase. Shuttles will be available to take fans up to the field house lot for entry into CB&S Bank Arena.
Lot C parking will be in the parking lot below the Mitchell Burford Science and Technology Building. Residential Students will have access into Lot C with their hang tags. The public can also park in this lot for $12. Parking at the Bill Jones athletic complex will be unavailable. However, this lot is available as a drop off area near the arena.
Limited handicap parking will be available in front of the CB&S Bank Arena ticket office.
GAME INFO
Game: North Alabama vs. Fisk
Date: Thursday, November 6
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Florence, Ala.
Venue: CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall
Watch: ESPN+ ("Voice of the Lions" Benjamin Ray, Matt Daniels and Chase Glover)
Radio: Roar Lions Productions (Bryan Neece)
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Social Media: @UNAwbb
NOTES
LAST TIME OUT: UNA opened the 2025-26 season with a 57-54 home win over UT Martin on Nov. 3. The Lions rang in the campaign on a high note and in dramatic fashion, fending off a late Skyhawks run to seal the home win. North Alabama's Katie Criswell secured a layup with 14 seconds to go, then the Lions defended the final UT Martin possession to land the season's first win.
OPENING DAY MAGIC: North Alabama's win over UT Martin marked five-straight season-opening wins since 2021. The Lions defeated the Skyhawks to open the season in 2024, while previously beating Tennessee Southern (2023), Christian Brothers (2022) and Blackburn College (2021) in prior opening bouts. North Alabama is now 7-1 in opening-day games since going Division I and has won nine of 10 season openers since the 2016-17 season.
SCOUTING THE LIONS: North Alabama features seven returning contributors, including four of the top five scorers, as well as the top three rebounders. Three starters return along with six players who were top 10 on the team in minutes played. Three transfers and five freshmen join the team this season.
MCNAMARA MAKES WAVES: Junior Cameron McNamara introduced herself to the Lions in fiery fashion against UT Martin. The transfer forward tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds in her UNA debut, securing team highs in both categories. She also chipped in four assists and three steals which also led the team.
SOFIA'S STAR RISES: Sophomore Sofia Ceppellotti shined in her first career start against the Skyhawks. The Italy native had a near-double-double effort with 11 points and nine rebounds while going 3-5 behind the arc.
KATIE GOT BUCKETS: Criswell picked up where she left off from 2024-25, scoring 11 points to tie Ceppellotti for the second-most points against UT Martin. Criswell was key performer in UNA's 14-0 third-quarter run against the Skyhawks and provided the game-sealing bucket in the fourth. She also finished with five rebounds, two assists and one block.
THE ROOKIE AND THE VET: Newcomers Bukky Akinsola and Greta Ramon Akinsola made themselves right at home in their first UNA contest. Akinsola provided spark off the bench with nine points on 66.7 percent shooting with two steals. Ramon totaled seven points and also provided a steal on the defensive end.
SCOUTING FISK: The Lady Bulldogs face the Lions in their third game of the season. Fisk is 2-0 to start 2025-26 with previous wins over Brewton-Parker (59-56) and Mobile (81-75). The Lady Bulldogs finished the 2024-25 season with an 11-17 record and 10-8 HBCU Athletic Conference record. Fisk made the HBCUAC Basketball Championships, ending with a second-round appearance after defeating Voorhees in the opening round, 71-54. The Lady Bulldogs return two players from 2024-25 in Kayla Lee (9.1 PPG) and Teniya Williams (4.5). Fisk is led by Victoria Crawford in her third season.
SERIES HISTORY: North Alabama leads the series against Fisk, 6-0. The last meeting came during the 2023-24 season resulting in a 95-60 home win on Dec. 5, 2023. The 95 points marked a season high in scoring that season.
PRESEASON RANKS: The Atlantic Sun Conference announced its 2025 preseason information for women's basketball on Oct. 17, with North Alabama voted sixth in both the media poll and coaches poll. FGCU was voted first in both polls.
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