The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, November 22
Orlando, Fla.
8:30 p.m.
UAB
vs
Florida State
UAB Faces (14/13) Florida State in AdvoCare Invitational Quarterfinals
11/21/2018 2:59:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB will get its first taste of play away from the friendly confines of Bartow Arena on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. (CST) when it faces (14/13) Florida State in the quarterfinal round of the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
Along with the Blazers and the Seminoles, the field includes the defending national champion Villanova Wildcats, Canisius, College of Charleston, LSU, long-time rival Memphis and Oklahoma State.
"We are treating this tournament as a business trip," head coach Robert Ehsan said. "We will have the chance to play three really quality opponents, beginning with a very good ranked Florida State team, but our guys are up for the challenge. We are looking forward to playing in this elite tournament."
UAB (3-0) has gotten its season off to a strong start, winning its opening three games by an average margin of 15.0 points. In its last game, the team earned program win No. 800 with a resounding 77-47 victory over West Alabama.
The game was a complete performance for UAB, which shot 55.6 percent (30-of-54) from the field and 54.2 percent (13-of-24) from long range. Its 13 made 3-pointers against West Alabama was the most in a single game since hitting 14 against Alabama A&M last season in the BHM Jam.
Through three games this season, Preseason All-Conference performer Zack Bryant leads the way with 15.0 points per game. Jalen Perry (12.0), Lewis Sullivan (10.7) and Tavin Lovan (10.0) are also averaging in double figures, while five different Blazers have had at least one double-figure scoring effort this year.
(14/13) Florida State has opened the season with three-straight wins against Florida (81-60), Tulane (80-69) and fellow tournament participant Canisius (93-61). Guard Terance Mann leads a quartet of Seminoles in double figures, averaging 14.0 points per game, followed closely by teammate PJ Savoy who is averaging 12.0 points per contest.
UAB and Florida State will meet for the fourth time when they take the hardwood on Thursday night, with FSU leading the all-time series, 3-0. The two teams last met on Nov. 16, 2007, at the Glenn Wilkes Classic, with the Noles claiming a 78-70 victory. Over the past two meetings between the two teams, FSU has won by a combined 10 points.
The event continues Friday, November 23, when the Blazers face either LSU or College of Charleston in HP Fieldhouse. Game times and television selections will be determined following the conclusion of the Blazers' Thursday contest.
More information on the 2018 AdvoCare Invitational, including a complete schedule, ticket information and more, can be found here.
Individual season tickets for the 2018-19 UAB men's basketball campaign are on sale and start as low as $105 in Blaze's Corner. New this season is the Family Four Pack which includes four season tickets for a total cost of $400 along with the Flex Pack for $125. Mini plans are also now available here. For more information, call the UAB Athletics ticket office at 205-975-UAB1.
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team follow the Blazers on Twitter and Instagram (@UAB_MBB).
Along with the Blazers and the Seminoles, the field includes the defending national champion Villanova Wildcats, Canisius, College of Charleston, LSU, long-time rival Memphis and Oklahoma State.
"We are treating this tournament as a business trip," head coach Robert Ehsan said. "We will have the chance to play three really quality opponents, beginning with a very good ranked Florida State team, but our guys are up for the challenge. We are looking forward to playing in this elite tournament."
UAB (3-0) has gotten its season off to a strong start, winning its opening three games by an average margin of 15.0 points. In its last game, the team earned program win No. 800 with a resounding 77-47 victory over West Alabama.
The game was a complete performance for UAB, which shot 55.6 percent (30-of-54) from the field and 54.2 percent (13-of-24) from long range. Its 13 made 3-pointers against West Alabama was the most in a single game since hitting 14 against Alabama A&M last season in the BHM Jam.
Through three games this season, Preseason All-Conference performer Zack Bryant leads the way with 15.0 points per game. Jalen Perry (12.0), Lewis Sullivan (10.7) and Tavin Lovan (10.0) are also averaging in double figures, while five different Blazers have had at least one double-figure scoring effort this year.
(14/13) Florida State has opened the season with three-straight wins against Florida (81-60), Tulane (80-69) and fellow tournament participant Canisius (93-61). Guard Terance Mann leads a quartet of Seminoles in double figures, averaging 14.0 points per game, followed closely by teammate PJ Savoy who is averaging 12.0 points per contest.
UAB and Florida State will meet for the fourth time when they take the hardwood on Thursday night, with FSU leading the all-time series, 3-0. The two teams last met on Nov. 16, 2007, at the Glenn Wilkes Classic, with the Noles claiming a 78-70 victory. Over the past two meetings between the two teams, FSU has won by a combined 10 points.
The event continues Friday, November 23, when the Blazers face either LSU or College of Charleston in HP Fieldhouse. Game times and television selections will be determined following the conclusion of the Blazers' Thursday contest.
More information on the 2018 AdvoCare Invitational, including a complete schedule, ticket information and more, can be found here.
Individual season tickets for the 2018-19 UAB men's basketball campaign are on sale and start as low as $105 in Blaze's Corner. New this season is the Family Four Pack which includes four season tickets for a total cost of $400 along with the Flex Pack for $125. Mini plans are also now available here. For more information, call the UAB Athletics ticket office at 205-975-UAB1.
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team follow the Blazers on Twitter and Instagram (@UAB_MBB).
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