North Alabama Lions play in ASUN Tournament against the Jacksonville Dolphins
Jacksonville Dolphins (19-12, 13-6 ASUN) at North Alabama Lions (23-9, 15-4 ASUN)
Florence, Alabama; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: North Alabama plays in the ASUN Tournament against Jacksonville.
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