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Lane's 22 help North Alabama beat West Georgia 80-62

Led by Jacari Lane's 22 points, the North Alabama Lions defeated the West Georgia Wolves 80-62 for the Lions' sixth straight win

Jacari Lane Junior Jacari Lane (5) defends against a West Georgia player during North Alabama's game at Flowers Hall in Florence, Ala. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Drew Barton/University of North Alabama)

FLORENCE, Ala. — FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Jacari Lane’s 22 points helped North Alabama defeat West Georgia 80-62 on Tuesday night for the Lions' sixth straight win.

Lane shot 9 of 13 from the field for the Lions (20-8, 12-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Taye Fields scored 14 points and Daniel Ortiz finished with 13 points. Corneilous Williams had 11 points and 12 rebounds.

The Wolves (5-23, 3-12) were led in scoring by Shelton Williams-Dryden, who finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. West Georgia also got 13 points from Kolten Griffin. Tamaury Releford also had 12 points and seven rebounds.

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Both teams next play Thursday. North Alabama visits Lipscomb and West Georgia plays Central Arkansas at home.

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