FLORENCE, Ala. - North Alabama used a 24-12 fourth quarter to defeat the Christian Brothers University women's basketball team 78-68, on Monday afternoon, at Flowers Hall. The contest was an exhibition for CBU, but marked the regular season opener for UNA. After becoming a founding member of the Gulf South Conference, UNA is now a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. 

TIP OFF:
Score: UNA 78 | CBU 68 
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• UNA shot 50 percent (10-20) to take a 23-17 jead after the opening quarter. 
• CBU limited the Lions to just 12 points in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 35-33 at the half. 
• UNA led by as many as seven points in the third quarter, but the Lady Bucs used a 9-0 run to take a 56-54 lead into the final frame. 
• The Lions opened the fourth on a 12-3 run to take a seven point lead with 5:28 left. 
• CBU responded with a 6-1 spurt that cut the lead to 67-65 with 3:43 left. 
• UNA put the game away, scoring nine of the final 12 points.  

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES

• CBU held the hosts to just 37 percent from the floor, including 24 percent from the three point line. 
• Jeremia Montgomery led CBU, tying a game-high 19 points with seven rebounds. Montgomery also hit all four of her three point attempts. 
• Selena Pruitt chipped in 15 points to round out the double-figure scorers for CBU. 

UP NEXT
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Thursday, Nov. 10, when they travel to Murray State to wrap up their exhibition schedule. Tipoff is set for 11 AM.