HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Union University women's basketball team defeated the University of Alabama in Huntsville 85-47 Monday afternoon. Union, ranked No. 19 in the WBCA Poll, improved to 10-2 overall and 8-2 in the Gulf South Conference. Alabama Huntsville dropped to 3-11 on the season and 3-7 in league play. 

The win was the fifth straight for the Lady Bulldogs. It also moved head coach Mark Campbell to 696 career wins. 

All 12 players that played in the game for Union scored, including three in double figures. Naomi Van Nes and Jordan Little led the way with 13 points each, while Bethany Dillard added 12. Dillard was 4-for-6 from 3-point range. Keisharna Lucas scored six points but added team highs with six rebounds and seven assists. 

Union shot 49 percent from the field, 45 percent (13-29) from 3-point range, and 80 percent (8-10) from the free throw line. 

Union opened the game with an 11-0 run capped by one of Dillard's 3-pointers. Union never looked back, leading the entire game. Union led 45-24 at the half and had a 36-point lead at the end of three quarters. Union's largest lead was 41 points (74-33) with 6:59 left in the game. 

UAH was led by Olivia Howard and Haelim Adle with nine points each. The Chargers shot 37 percent from the field, 24 percent (4-17) from long range, and 64 percent (9-14) from the foul line.

Union forced 23 turnovers, scoring 24 points off turnovers. Union outrebounded UAH 40-26, including 14-6 on the offensive glass. 

Up next for Union will be a pair of home games, January 5 versus Shorter and January 9 versus Lee. 

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