LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women’s basketball team returns to the hardwood, as the Tigers (5-11, 1-1 Gulf South Conference) prepare to tangle with in-state and GSC East Division rival North Alabama (8-8, 2-1 GSC) at UNA’s Flowers Hall on Monday, January 21^st. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. and will be carried on Y-104.9-FM.

After starting conference play with a 76-74 overtime win over the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the Red and White’s conference record was evened up by West Georgia in a 91-71 setback at Pruitt Hall.

Ashton Washington and Jessica Thompson lead the way for the Tigers, each averaging double figures in scoring. Washington, a Lexington, Miss.-native, is tops in the scoring column with 14.6 points a contest to go along with her team-leading nine rebounds, while Thompson, a native of Valhermoso Springs, Ala., is second in scoring with 12.7 points an outing. Both Washington and Thompson averaged 12 points in UWA’s opening weekend of conference action.

UNA is paced by Amber Rutherford, who is leading the Lions with 16.4 points a contest and 6.7 rebounds per game. The Lions enter the contest off a 71-60 victory over Montevallo on Saturday, January 19^th, as Shay Ashford led the UNA charge with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

After the UNA contest, West Alabama will travel to Valdosta, Ga. on Saturday, January 25^th to take on Valdosta State in a 5 p.m. tip-off.