The University of North Alabama softball team lost 2-1 to Central Arkansas in the first game of a critical three-game ASUN Conference series. The Lions initially led after scoring early but could not maintain the advantage after two solo home runs by the Bears turned the tide. Despite a strong pitching performance from Alivia Wilken, UNA's efforts fell short, leaving them with crucial seeding implications as the season concludes.

By the Numbers
  • UNA recorded 7 hits against UCA's ace, Bailie Runner.
  • Alivia Wilken achieved her 100th strikeout of the season, totaling 230 in her two seasons at UNA.
State of Play
  • UNA is currently 30-18 overall and 10-12 in the ASUN.
  • Central Arkansas holds a record of 26-25 and 14-7 in the ASUN, aiming for a top-four seed in the upcoming tournament.
What's Next

The teams are set to continue the series tomorrow with a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m., where both teams will vie for critical wins ahead of the ASUN Championship.

Bottom Line

The loss underscores the importance of tomorrow's games for UNA as they fight for better seeding going into the championship, while Central Arkansas looks to solidify their playoff positioning.