CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — Katie Criswell scored 22 points to lead North Alabama to a 65-60 victory over West Georgia in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday night at The Coliseum.

The Lions built a commanding 21-6 lead after the first quarter and withstood a late push from the Wolves, who outscored North Alabama 23-17 in the final period. Grace O’Gara led West Georgia with 18 points.

North Alabama improved to 13-11 overall. West Georgia fell to 15-9. The teams will meet again in Florence, Alabama, on Feb. 27.