The UNA women’s basketball team lost three out of their last four games before defeating West Alabama Jan. 26 in a thrilling 66-58 victory.

The Tigers led 30-28 at halftime, but the Lions quickly took the lead.

The Lions had a 60-55 lead with less than two minutes to go in the game when West Alabama hit a three that brought the Tigers within two points.

The student section then broke out into a rare “Let’s go, offense!” chant after the Tigers got within two. The cheer seemed to help as UNA sunk six straight field goals to secure the 66-58 victory.

“The fans were great,” said Terry Fowler, head coach. “We knew they were in foul trouble, so we just wanted to get to the point where we were shooting one-for-ones to end the game.” 

The Lions (13-6, 6-3) will travel to Florida to play West Florida Jan. 31.

“We can’t look to Thursday (Jan. 31) today,” Fowler said. “We have to enjoy today, rest tomorrow, and then on Monday, it’s one day at a time”

After their game with West Florida, UNA will travel to Valdosta State Feb. 2.

“It is a tough road trip,” Fowler said. “We just have to get into the mindset of, ‘We are getting better every day.'”