LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women’s basketball team returns to action on Friday, Nov. 28, as the Tigers (0-3) face host North Georgia in the Lady Saints Classic. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m.

UWA looks to pick up its first win of the season in Dahlonega, Ga. after falling 67-54 to Delta State on Tuesday afternoon in the Tigers home opener. Newcomer Keiara Middleton led the Red and White in scoring with 12 points, followed by 11 points from Jenni Thomley. Valerie Harris pulled down a team-leading eight rebounds.

North Georgia (2-1) defeated Mars Hill, 73-66, in its last outing. Syretha Marble leads the Lady Saints with 22.6 points and eight rebounds per contest. Harris continues to lead UWA with 13.7 points and eight boards per contest.

Friday’s contest marks the second meeting between the two schools, as NGU claimed the first encounter, last season in the Lloyd Clark Classic in Cleveland, Miss., 67-57.

West Alabama will close out the Lady Saints Classic on Saturday, Nov. 29, as the Tigers will face Carson Newman at 2:00 p.m.