UNA gets first win over Bama since 1985

Mar. 10—TUSCALOOSA — Luke Harper had four hits and accounted for five runs and Drew Hudson added a three-run home to help lead North Alabama to a 9-5 win over Alabama on Wednesday.

The win was UNA's first over Alabama since 1985 and first since moving to Division I.

UNA led 9-3 after seven innings. Jacob James was the winning pitcher. Ben Hess took the loss.

Alabama (9-5) hosts Binghamton in a weekend series starting Friday. UNA (5-5) travels to Little Rock for a four-game series.

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