North Alabama hosts West Georgia on Tuesday night, looking to build on a five-set win over Central Arkansas and strengthen its position near the top of the United Athletic Conference. The Lions swept West Georgia in their first meeting this season.

By the Numbers
  • North Alabama: 20-7 overall, 10-4 in the UAC; tied for second.
  • West Georgia: 4-22 overall, 0-14 in the UAC; eighth place.
  • The Lions lead the all-time series 71-16 and have won 29 straight sets against the Wolves.
  • North Alabama is 6-1 in matches that go five sets.
  • Reese Ricketts had 24 kills and Landri Ross recorded a career-high 56 assists in the win over Central Arkansas.
State of Play
  • North Alabama and Abilene Christian are tied for second in the conference standings.
  • The Lions rank second in UAC hitting percentage (.225) and first in assists per set (12.67).
  • West Georgia enters on a 16-match losing streak.
  • The match is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. CT at CB&S Bank Arena in Florence, Alabama; it will stream on ESPN+.
Bottom Line

North Alabama has the stronger record, recent head-to-head momentum and home-court advantage, but will need to keep its focus as it pursues a higher finish in the UAC standings.