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The Flor-Ala
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by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
December 4, 2015
UNAs Ashtyn Kapovich (17), Jessica Austin (1), Andrea De Leon (24) and Sarah Ann Tillery (15) celebrate a point against West Florida in the Gulf South Conference Volleyball Tournament championship match Nov. 22.

Lions topple Argos for 17th GSC championship

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
November 24, 2015
Junior midfielder Stacey Webber sprints with the ball during UNA’s second-round playoff game against the University of Tampa Nov. 15. The Spartans eliminated the Lions, scoring with two seconds left in the game.

Last-second goal ends Lions’ season

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
November 20, 2015
UNA assistant volleyball coach Jennifer McCall (left) talks to junior Sarah Ann Tillery (15) during a game against West Alabama Oct 13. The Lions are 23-6 on the season with two games left to play.

Lions seek strong finish against tough opponents

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
November 13, 2015
The UNA women’s soccer team celebrates with the Gulf South Conference Championship trophy Nov. 8. The team won the GSC Championship game for the first time since 2011.

UNA soccer team clinches second GSC title

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
November 12, 2015
Junior defender Sarah Ann Tillery prepares to hit the ball in a Halloween game against Union. Tillery is the veteran leader of the volleyball defense.

Veteran defensive specialist contributes with selfless play

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
November 7, 2015
Junior runner Skip Martin leads a pride of Lions in the UAH-Earl Jacoby Memorial Invitational Sept. 12. The Lions hope to succeed in regionals Nov. 7.

Cross-country team looks ahead to postseason regional

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
November 6, 2015

Lions top Chargers in 3-1 thriller

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
November 5, 2015

Lions shut out Statesmen, secure top conference seed

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
November 1, 2015
UNA senior guard Janae Lyde goes for a lay up during a preseason practice. Lyde is the only returning senior on a women’s basketball team with five sophomores and eight freshmen.

Women’s basketball prepares for upcoming schedule

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 31, 2015
UNA junior Sarah Ann Tillery serves the ball to the Christian Brothers Buccanners Friday night. The Lions volleyball team defeated the Bucs 3-0, despite squirrel interference.

Squirrel goes wild as Lions defeat Bucs

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 30, 2015
Junior defender Susan Lang clears the ball away before it could get to the goalkeeper against Belmont Abbey Sept. 5. Lang, who does not receive a lot of attention, leads the team in minutes.

Junior defender dubbed ‘unsung hero’ for Lions

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 24, 2015
UNA’s Chris Pate rears back for a kick against the University of Alabama Oct. 11 in Florence. The Lions are 3-4 and will face Troy Oct. 24 to finish the season.

Futbol club approaches end of season improved

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 23, 2015
Junior Victoria Quintanilla (18) and sophomore Lexie Bradley (12) go up together for a double block. The UNA volleyball Team won in straight sets against Shorter University Sept. 18.

Lions volleyball team appear strong heading into crossover

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 17, 2015
Senior forward Chloe Richards attempts a shot against Christian Brothers Oct. 16. Richards scored three goals in the game to improve her season total to 23, while tying for second on UNAs all-time career list for goals.

Lions soccer team wins comfortably over Bucs

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 16, 2015
Goalkeeper Shelby Thornton reaches up for a save against Cumberland Sept. 27. The goalkeeper position is one of the most pressured positions in the sport, said UNA head coach Chris Walker.

UNA goalkeepers handle pressure of position

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 15, 2015
Sophomore Jessica Austin spikes the ball for the UNA Lions. The Volleyball team defeated in-state conference rival West Alabama 3-0.

Lions volleyball team blank West Alabama

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 13, 2015

Lions topple Blazers 3-0 for second straight win

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 9, 2015
Senior Chloe Richards attempt a shot against Alabama-Huntsville Oct. 17 in a 6-1 UNA victory. Richards’ experience, along with freshman teammate Kylie Hueys energy, make a tough duo of forwards for opponents to stop.

Huey and Richards become lethal combination

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 9, 2015

Lions shut out conference foe Spring Hill

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 8, 2015

Lions rebound with conference win over West Georgia

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 4, 2015
Freshman forward Kylie Huey (15) attempts to steal the ball from a Cumberland defender in the UNA soccer teams 2-1 overtime victory Sept. 27. Huey is one of the many freshmen making an impact for the Lions this season.

UNA soccer freshmen take on large role

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 4, 2015
Sophomore Lexie Bradley goes up to attempt a kill for the Lions. The UNA Volleyball team won in three straight sets to defeat Shorter University Sept. 18.

Hometown hero key asset for Lions volleyball team

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
October 2, 2015
Sophomore outside hitter Lexie Bradley (Purple 12) attempts the kill for the Lions. UNA defeated West Georgia in three straight sets and broke the school record for volleyball attendance Sept. 29.

Lions break attendance record with West Georgia sweep

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 29, 2015
Junior defender Alyssa Bova reaches for the ball. The girls defeated Cumberland 2-1 on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Overtime header gives Lions non-conference victory

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 27, 2015
Junior Midfielder Eleanor Costello takes control of the ball as she drives down the field. Costello and the women’s soccer team had a magnificent second half to come back and beat UAH 6-1 Sept 17.

Costello brings energetic personality to team

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 25, 2015
Junior Andrea De Leon sets up Sophomore Lexie Bradley for a spike against Montevallo. The UNA Lions defeated Montevallo at the 2015 UNA Volleyball Classic Tournament and are off to a hot start, winning nine consecutive games.

Volleyball team owns nine-game winning streak

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 24, 2015

Soccer team nets shutout win against Lee

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 20, 2015

Lions finish undefeated in UNA Volleyball Classic

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 19, 2015

Lions knock off Shorter in straight sets

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 18, 2015

Soccer team halt Chargers in conference opener

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 18, 2015

Soccer team prepares for two conference rivals

by Associate Sports Editor Kadin Pounders
September 18, 2015
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