FLORENCE, Ala. (Interstat) — Alexsandra Alvarado scored 18 points as North Alabama held off Austin Peay 55-50 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday night at Flowers Hall.

The Lions used a 17-point fourth quarter to secure the win after the Governors led 31-25 at halftime. Alvarado added six assists for North Alabama. Jade Rucker led Austin Peay with 12 points.

Both teams struggled offensively, combining to shoot under 40% from the field. North Alabama improved to 11-10, while Austin Peay fell to 13-8.