The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Women's Basketball Set To Take On Kentucky
12/17/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Dec. 17, 2004
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ----- After taking 10 days off from competition, the Blazers will travel to Lexington, Ky., to face Kentucky on Saturday at 7 p.m. The Wildcats lead the all-time series 3-0, but the two teams have not played each over in 13 years. On Feb. 1, 1991, Kentucky defeated UAB, 84-55, in Lexington, Ky.
UAB fell at Alabama, 74-55, on Dec. 7, despite Carmen Guzman's 18 points and 14 rebounds in the contest. It was the first double-double of her career. UAB put itself in a hole early as the Crimson Tide had a 38-21 lead at halftime. The Blazers bounced back in the second half, as they were outscored by only two, 36-34. Blazer freshman Christon Ingram saw the first action of her career, tallying two points and five rebounds in 16 minutes. UAB's Lauren Brittingham had 13 points and four rebounds, while Crystal McFadden and Tuscaloosa native LaKitha Murray added eight.
Kentucky is currently 6-3 on the season after wins over Charleston Southern and Marshall last week. On Sunday, the Wildcats beat Marshall, 73-55, as four players scored in double-digits. Leading the way was Sarah Elliott with 22 points off the bench. On Friday, Sara Potts' 19 points led Kentucky to an 89-33 win over Charleston Southern. The Wildcats are led by Potts' 15.3 points per game and Jennifer Humphrey's 9.4 rebounds a contest. Kentucky averages 70.6 points per game and is shooting 45.3 from the floor as a team.
