FLORENCE, Ala. (Interstat) — The North Alabama Lions edged the Lipscomb Bisons 68-63 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Flowers Hall.

North Alabama led 31-30 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. The Lions sealed the victory with a 20-point fourth quarter. Lipscomb’s Hope Counts led all scorers with 19 points and added five blocks. North Alabama’s Gabby Jackson and McKayla Miller of Lipscomb each scored 16.

The Lions improved to 15-12 overall. The Bisons fell to 9-18.