LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women’s basketball team notched its fifth Gulf South Conference win of the season by dropping North Alabama 77-49 at Pruitt Hall on Monday afternoon. The Tigers (10-12, 5-2 GSC) had four players in double figures led by Valerie Harris with 16 points.

Omeshia Frost had 12 points, as Dominique Whitfield and Jessica Thompson each added 10 points in the contest.

Leading 31-22 at the half, UWA held off a Lions (11-12, 4-4 GSC) surge over the first five minutes of the contest before pushing its lead out to 12 points on a try from Frost with 12:28 remaining in the game. The Tiger added to its lead, reaching 22 points on a three from Irimar Hernandez before taking its largest lead of the game, 28 points, on a jumper from Amber Walker.

After exchanging the lead over the first six minutes of the outing, UNA went on an 8-0 run to reach its largest lead of the game, eight points, but the Red and White answered with a 9-0 run over the next 3:30 to grab its first lead since the 15:47 mark, 16-15. UNA regained the lead behind a 7-2 run with 6:29 remaining. UWA took control of the contest, closing the first half on a 13-0 run to hold a 31-22 lead at the break.

The contest was also a fund raiser to help raise money for the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. Pledges were taken before the game for each three-pointer hit between the two teams. On the night, UNA and UWA combined for 12 three-pointers. All proceeds were donated to the cancer fund.

West Alabama returns to action on Saturday, February, 16, as the Tigers travel to West Georgia. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The game will be carried on Y-104.9-FM.