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The Student News Site of University of North Alabama

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All content by by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
Former third baseman Andrew Almon makes contact with the ball during a spring 2013 game against the University of Alabama -Huntsville.

University of North Alabama Lions fill holes in lineup, prepare for upcoming season

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 9, 2014
No. 11 Nathan Spehr and No. 14 Wes Long defend against Lee’s No. 23 Valentino Thomas at the game on Jan. 4. The Lions won the game 76-69.

University of North Alabama Lions break even during holidays

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 9, 2014
Mitch Dobbins, chairman of the Shoals National Championship Committee, speaks during a press conference on the Division II championship game. The press conference was held at the Shoals Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Aug. 29, when the Shoals entered the bidding process to keep the game in the area.

Division II Championship leaves Florence after 28 years

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 9, 2014

Lions sweep CBU with sound pitching

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 25, 2013
Haley Barnette delivers a pitch against Union April 20. The Lions swept the series.

Team shines in final home series

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 25, 2013
GSC Tournaments

Teams compete in GSC tournaments

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 25, 2013

Riley receives GSC honors three times this season

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 18, 2013
UNA women’s head basketball coach Terry Fowler discusses a play with players during a game earlier this year against Christian Brothers University in Flowers Hall.

Fowler: Iʼm going to South Alabama

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 18, 2013
UNA graduate Victoria McCoy gives a psychology presentation at UNA Research Day. This year, Research Day featured 35 student presentations, as well as the presentations of several faculty members.

Research Day features 35 student presentations

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 18, 2013

Runners enjoy first season, prepare for final meets

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 18, 2013

Search begins for new women’s basketball coaches

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 17, 2013

Fowler to leave as coach, accepts job at South Alabama

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 16, 2013
Mirko Sommerfeld plays during the April 9 game against UA-Huntsville.

Teams struggle in conference matches

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 11, 2013
Mackenzie Bishop, daughter of UNA Tennis Coach Brice Bishop and UNA Athletic Hall of Fame member Carol Franklin, is a leader in both singles and doubles play on the Lions tennis team.

Daughter of coach, athletes carries on success

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 11, 2013

Lions prepare for GSC tournaments

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 11, 2013
Eric Wilson pitches in the first game of a doubleheader against Union University Friday March 29 at Mike Lane Field.

UNA teams compete during spring break

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
April 4, 2013

Purple defeats White in UNA spring game

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
March 21, 2013
St. Xavier quarterback James Coy III, playing for the South team, looks downfield in the ProGrass International Scout Bowl in Braly stadium on March 15. The ProGrass Bowl featured top players from NCAA Divisions I and II as well as players from around the world.

UNA hosts inaugural ProGrass Bowl

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
March 21, 2013

Nationally-ranked Lions sweep Christian Brothers

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
March 20, 2013
UNA gaurd Tyler Pritchard drives down the court against West Georgia during a game Feb. 28. The UNA mens and womens basketball teams will be making the trip to the NCAA Division II national championship tournaments. Despite losses in the GSC championship tournament, the teams still obtained bids to head to the NCAA tournament.

Headed to big dance

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
March 14, 2013
Grady Liles presents a championship trophy. Liles, longtime president of the UNA Sportsman’s Club and important figure in the Lions athletic community, passed away Feb. 26 at the age of 81.

‘His blood ran purple and gold’

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
March 14, 2013
UNA forward DeAndre Hersey puts up a shot against West Georgia Feb. 28 at Flowers Hall.

‘Back in the win column’

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
March 7, 2013
UNA forward Mekena Randle leaps over West Georgia’s JaDechia Hill to make a shot during the Feb. 28 game in Flowers Hall.

Young team closes season as No. 2

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
March 7, 2013
UNA guard Kenyan Jackson leaps past Charger Jaime Smith (#14) and Spencer Palmer (#10) Feb. 23 at Flowers Hall.

Men struggle, lose UA-Huntsville home game

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
February 28, 2013

Lionsʼ three-pointers lead over UAH Chargers

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
February 28, 2013
Junior defensive end Dmitri Orr and freshman quarterback Luke Wingo embrace during the Oct. 13, 2012, home game against Valdosta State. The 2012 season ended on a rough note for the Lions, and the team is looking forward to a better 2013 season.

Spring practice turns new leaf for Lions

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
February 21, 2013

Teams drop in ranking after weekend losses

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
February 21, 2013
Marquel Darrington shoots a three-pointer during the Feb. 7 home game against Christian Brothers. In the Feb. 9 game against Delta State, Darrington made a three-pointer in the second half, giving the Lions the surge they needed to go on and defeat the Statesmen.

Men’s basketball team defeats DSU in home game

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
February 14, 2013

Coaching change brings cheerleaders to next level

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
February 14, 2013
UNA guard Jennifer Towne goes up for a shot against Christian Brothers’ Breanna Ridgell Feb. 7 at Flowers Hall.

Women back on track after win over DSU

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
February 14, 2013
Sophomore guard Nathan Spehr makes a leap for the basket in the Jan. 19 game at UA-Huntsville.

D-I bound teams continue D-II success

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
February 7, 2013
Guard Marquel Darrington dribbles the ball down the court during the Jan. 26 game against West Alabama at Flowers Hall. UNA won the game 74-70.

Lions triumph over UWA at home

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 31, 2013

Lions halftime show features group Beale Street Flippers

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 31, 2013
Guard Jennifer Towne tries to get the ball from West Alabama’s Anna Dill during the Jan. 26 game at Flowers Hall.

UNA women bounce back

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 31, 2013

Lions take win over West Alabama

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 27, 2013

UNA women’s basketball team defeats West Alabama

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 27, 2013
According to a 2011 Council for Economic Education survey, only 13 states in the United States require students to take personal finance courses in high school. Alabama, Mississippi and Florida are among the states that do not require a personal finance course.

Officials discuss required college finance courses

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 24, 2013
Junior forward Wes Long reaches up to block Union center Paul Valdor during the Jan. 12 home game. The UNA men went on to win the game 80-63.

Men improve GSC record, defeat Union

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 17, 2013
Sophomore guard Lauren Faris stops for a breath during a timeout in the Jan. 12 home game against Union.

UNA women suffer first GSC loss

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 17, 2013

Linder: Basketball success key to Division I move

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
January 17, 2013
UNA forward Bruce Adams warms up before the Lions game against Fisk University, in which both the men’s and women’s teams took their first season wins.

Opening victories

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
November 15, 2012

Professors add new religion course

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
November 15, 2012
Freshman forward Jere Vucica looks for an opportunity to pass in the Oct. 23 Purple Pandemonium pre-season kickoff game while teammates Lazar Petrov and Corey Ricks close in.

Just around the corner…

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
November 8, 2012

TVA donates historical photos to library

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
November 1, 2012
Lions wide receiver Melvin Harris catches a pass in the endzone, scoring a touchdown for UNA at the end of the second half.

Lions shutout Shorter for homecoming win

by Staff Writer James Dubuisson
September 29, 2012
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