UNA forced five turnovers en route to a 38-21 victory over the University of West Georgia Saturday, Oct. 12 at Braly Municipal Stadium.

“The difference between us and them was turnovers and our ability to throw the ball when we needed to,” head coach Bobby Wallace said.

The Lions were 4 for 9 passing on the evening for 19 yards.

The Lions gained 294 yards on the ground on 55 attempts.  Chris Coffey led the way with 108 yards on 18 carries.  Quarterback Luke Wingo chipped in with 95 yards on 18 carries.

“I got to give all thanks to the O-line and receivers for blocking for me,” senior fullback Chris Coffey said.  “(My) 100 yards is their 100 yards, I just do the easy part.”  

Defensively, UNA put up six points of there own when Tavarius Wilson intercepted a pass from UWG and returned the ball 30 yards for a touchdown with 8:03 left in the game. The Lions defense recovered two fumbles and intercepted two other passes during the game.

The Wolves were one yard away from an identical offensive output as UNA.  The Lions held West Georgia to eight completions on 20 attempts with 62 yards passing.

“I thought the difference in the game tonight were the turnovers,” Defensive Coordinator Coach Chris Willis said.

UNA improved their overall record to 3-2 and their conference record to 2-2.

The Lions now turn their attention to a non-conference opponent, when they play host to Texas A&M-Kingsville on Oct. 19 at Braly Municipal Stadium.