Nicole Sargent posted a career-high 18 kills, but North Alabama edged the Sugar Bears 15-13 in the fifth set Friday.
Central Arkansas and West Georgia both chase a first UAC win Saturday at Estes Stadium in a series tied 5-5.
Ty Robinson set a career high with 29 points as UCA opened the season with an 85-55 win over ORU.
UCA piled up 352 yards but cashed in just once in four red-zone visits during a 14-9 homecoming loss Saturday.
