LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Interstat) — North Alabama led wire-to-wire in an 87-54 victory over Bellarmine in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday night at Knights Hall.

The Lions built a 20-point lead by halftime and cruised to the ASUN Conference win. Sofia Ceppellotti led all scorers with 21 points for North Alabama. Gabby Jackson added 13 points and nine rebounds.

Ava Smith scored 22 points for the Knights in the loss. Attendance was 318.

North Alabama improved to 14-12. Bellarmine fell to 2-26.