The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Cruises Past Judson College, 126-51
11/7/2017 9:06:00β―PM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. β The UAB women's basketball team put on another dominant offensive performance as eight players scored in double figures to help propel the Blazers to a 126-51 exhibition win over Judson College in Bartow Arena on Tuesday night.
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The 126 points scored in the win marks the second-straight game that the Blazers have eclipsed the 100-point mark after scoring 113 points against the Montevallo Falcons in their first exhibition contest on Nov. 1.
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"We look at these exhibition games as a dress rehearsal to get ready for our non-conference schedule," head coach Randy Norton said. "The girls get an opportunity to play in front of a crowd, the band and the cheerleaders. Those are the things you don't get to do in practice every day. I am really pleased with where we are at today and I am looking forward to the season starting."
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UAB once again saw its offense firing on all cylinders as all 12 players recorded points in the game. Senior Kara Rawls played a big hand in that, recording a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards off the bench, while junior Maya Garland led the team in scoring with 18 points.
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Sophomore Imani Johnson and junior Deanna Kuzmanic went for 16 points and 15 points, respectively, while Angela Vendrell, Rachael Childress and Lea Kerstein added 10 points apiece in the victory.
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Talia Roldan, playing in just her second game in the Green and Gold, finished with 11 points on an impressive 3-for-4 shooting night which including a perfect 2-for-2 effort from behind the arc.
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"We have really good depth on this team," Norton said. "But you can also see how unselfish our team is. We have a lot of weapons, but our players are willing to give up a decent shot for a better shot."
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The Blazers built a sizable lead in the first quarter, leading the Eagles 38-8 after 10 minutes thanks to an impressive 68 percent (17-25) shooting percentage from the field.
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UAB's defense held Judson College scoreless for nearly seven minutes over the course of the first and second periods to continue to build on its already insurmountable lead and take a 73-24 lead at the break.
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From there, the Green and Gold finished the game by outscoring the Eagles 53-27 over the final two quarters of action to seal the 126-51 triumph.
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Judson College was led by Madison Casale who finished the game with 17 points, while Libby Whitten and Bailey Davis posted 15 points and 10 points, respectively.
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The Blazers' open the regular season game on Nov. 11 when the Green and Gold welcomes Mississippi Valley State to Bartow Arena at 2 p.m.
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For tickets, UAB fans have the opportunity to purchase a Gold Card which allows access to six different sports, including women's basketball, baseball and softball, throughout the upcoming season.
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A single admission Gold Card is $65, while a dual admission card can be purchased for $120, admission for three is $165, and a 4-pack of Gold Cards is $200. Fans who purchase a Gold Card will be given a membership card they show to gain admission into each specific event. Fans can purchase a Gold Card at the UAB Athletics Ticket Office located at Bartow Arena, or by calling 205-975-UAB1.
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Single game tickets are also available for purchase at the door at Bartow Arena. Tickets for adults are $5 while youth 18 and under are $3. Contact the UAB Athletics Ticket Office for more information via phone at (205) 975-UAB1 (205-975-8221) or via email at tickets@uab.edu.
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For more information on the UAB women's basketball team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_WBB), Instagram (UAB_WBBALL) or like them on Facebook (Facebook.com/UABWBB).
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The 126 points scored in the win marks the second-straight game that the Blazers have eclipsed the 100-point mark after scoring 113 points against the Montevallo Falcons in their first exhibition contest on Nov. 1.
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"We look at these exhibition games as a dress rehearsal to get ready for our non-conference schedule," head coach Randy Norton said. "The girls get an opportunity to play in front of a crowd, the band and the cheerleaders. Those are the things you don't get to do in practice every day. I am really pleased with where we are at today and I am looking forward to the season starting."
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UAB once again saw its offense firing on all cylinders as all 12 players recorded points in the game. Senior Kara Rawls played a big hand in that, recording a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards off the bench, while junior Maya Garland led the team in scoring with 18 points.
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Sophomore Imani Johnson and junior Deanna Kuzmanic went for 16 points and 15 points, respectively, while Angela Vendrell, Rachael Childress and Lea Kerstein added 10 points apiece in the victory.
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Talia Roldan, playing in just her second game in the Green and Gold, finished with 11 points on an impressive 3-for-4 shooting night which including a perfect 2-for-2 effort from behind the arc.
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"We have really good depth on this team," Norton said. "But you can also see how unselfish our team is. We have a lot of weapons, but our players are willing to give up a decent shot for a better shot."
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The Blazers built a sizable lead in the first quarter, leading the Eagles 38-8 after 10 minutes thanks to an impressive 68 percent (17-25) shooting percentage from the field.
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UAB's defense held Judson College scoreless for nearly seven minutes over the course of the first and second periods to continue to build on its already insurmountable lead and take a 73-24 lead at the break.
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From there, the Green and Gold finished the game by outscoring the Eagles 53-27 over the final two quarters of action to seal the 126-51 triumph.
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Judson College was led by Madison Casale who finished the game with 17 points, while Libby Whitten and Bailey Davis posted 15 points and 10 points, respectively.
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The Blazers' open the regular season game on Nov. 11 when the Green and Gold welcomes Mississippi Valley State to Bartow Arena at 2 p.m.
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For tickets, UAB fans have the opportunity to purchase a Gold Card which allows access to six different sports, including women's basketball, baseball and softball, throughout the upcoming season.
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A single admission Gold Card is $65, while a dual admission card can be purchased for $120, admission for three is $165, and a 4-pack of Gold Cards is $200. Fans who purchase a Gold Card will be given a membership card they show to gain admission into each specific event. Fans can purchase a Gold Card at the UAB Athletics Ticket Office located at Bartow Arena, or by calling 205-975-UAB1.
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Single game tickets are also available for purchase at the door at Bartow Arena. Tickets for adults are $5 while youth 18 and under are $3. Contact the UAB Athletics Ticket Office for more information via phone at (205) 975-UAB1 (205-975-8221) or via email at tickets@uab.edu.
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For more information on the UAB women's basketball team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_WBB), Instagram (UAB_WBBALL) or like them on Facebook (Facebook.com/UABWBB).
Team Stats
JUD
UAB
FG%
.286
.559
3FG%
.240
.343
FT%
.750
.667
RB
22
64
TO
21
7
STL
5
10
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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