PITTSBURGH -- As one of two new Division I programs in 2018-19, not many had high expectations for North Alabama this year.
But these Lions can put up a fight. Facing a major-conference opponent for the first time in program history, North Alabama was up to the task, forcing a tight contest with Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.
The talent level of the Panthers won out in the end, with Pitt (5-0) pulling ahead late for a 71-66 victory. But the Lions (1-3) certainly made an impression.
"I'm really proud of our team for finding a way to win when we weren't at our best, and we weren't at our best because of North Alabama," Pitt coach Jeff Capel said.