The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, November 21
Bartow Arena
2 p.m.
UAB
vs
ALABAMA A&M
Photo by: Jenny Dilworth
UAB Hosts Alabama A&M on Sunday
11/20/2021 11:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB men's basketball team will look to move to 4-0 in Bartow Arena when they host in-state foe Alabama A&M on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff in Birmingham is set for 2 p.m. and will stream live on ESPN+.
UAB (3-1) holds a perfect 13-0 record against the Bulldogs in the all-time series history, winning each game by double digits. The Blazers most recently defeated the Bulldogs 74-52 back on Nov. 11, 2019. Current Blazer guard Tavin Lovan paced UAB with 21 points and five steals in the dominant victory in Bartow Arena.
The Blazers will also look to avenge their 66-63 Thursday road defeat at SEC foe South Carolina. UAB is 6-1 following a loss during the Andy Kennedy era, which includes a 102-77 season-opening victory over UNC Asheville earlier in November.
UAB LATELY
UAB dropped its first game of the 2021-22 season when its roaring second-half comeback came up just short at South Carolina on Thursday. The Blazers trailed by as many as 16 points in the second half before twice cutting the game to just a single point in the game's closing minutes. Graduate guard Michael Ertel and junior point guard Jordan Walker both had looks to give UAB a late lead, but their attempts would not fall. UAB forced its SEC foe into 22 turnovers and collected 14 steals, making it four straight games to open the season where UAB has tallied a double-digit steal tally.
ALABAMA A&M LATELY
Alabama A&M's slate with many nonconference road games continues on Sunday when the Bulldogs make the short trip to Birmingham. After opening the season with an 82-73 win over Tennessee State, the Bulldogs have opened their 12-game road swing with back-to-back defeats. Jacksonville State and Cincinnati both defended their home courts with a pair of 23-point victories over the Bulldogs. Forward Jalen Johnson leads Alabama A&M's offense with 19.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Johnson poured in 30 of A&M's 66 points in their loss at Cincinnati on Tuesday.
COMMON OPPONENTS
The Blazers and Bulldogs share three common opponents this season -- Western Kentucky, Mississippi Valley State and Grambling State. Following Alabama A&M's game in Birmingham, the Bulldogs will make the trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a midweek road battle at WKU.
UAB GAME-BY-GAME AGAINST ALABAMA A&M
11/23/99_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 82-53
11/21/00_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 97-62
12/21/02_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 91-69
12/20/03_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 81-68
12/28/04_ Alabama A&M________________ W, 100-68
12/04/07_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 91-48
12/19/10_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 58-40
12/31/11_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 92-58
12/29/13_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 69-57
12/29/16_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 75-45
12/16/17_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 90-58
11/29/18_ at Alabama A&M_______________ W, 67-57
11/11/19_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 74-52
PICKING POCKETS
With 23 steals in last Sunday's win over Rhodes College, the Blazers tied a school record for steals in a single game. UAB tallied 15 of its 23 steals in the first half, helping the Blazers tie their single-game steals record for the first time since 2005. UAB logged 14 more steals at South Carolina on Thursday, making it four straight games to open the season with double-digit steal tallies for the Green and Gold. The Blazers rank first nationally with 15.8 steals per game and fourth nationally with 63 total steals.
A NOSE FOR THE BASKETBALL
After earning Conference USA All-Defensive Team honors this past season, graduate guard Quan Jackson is once again off to a hot start this year on the defensive side of the ball. Jackson not only leads the Blazers with 14 steals, but he also ranks tied for ninth nationally with 3.5 steals per game. Jackson's fellow graduate teammate, Mike Ertel, ranks second on the team with 12 steals and tied for 21st nationally with 3.0 steals per contest.
"JELLY" TIME
Transfer point guard Jordan "Jelly" Walker opened his UAB career with a bang in UAB's season-opening victory over UNC Asheville, pouring in 19 points to go along with a team-high five assists. Walker then topped his opening-night performance with 23 points, seven assists and a steal in Friday's victory over Morehead State. After leading the Blazers with 15 points in Thursday's loss at South Carolina, he remains the top Blazer in terms of points per game (19.0) and assists per game (five).
EFFICIENCY IS KEY
In 2020-21, the UAB defense led the Blazers to a 22-7 record and a league-best 13 C-USA victories. So far this season, both the offense and defense have fueled UAB's success, ranking second in the nation in turnover margin (12.5) while averaging 87 points per game on offense. The Blazers also rank tied for eighth nationally with 89 total turnovers forced this season.
RADIO
Blazer men's basketball games are set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Murry Bartow on the call.
In addition, Crane will host Blazer Sportsline every Tuesday beginning Dec. 28. The show takes place live from Iron City Grill in downtown Birmingham and features men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy and women's basketball head coach Randy Norton.
The nine-episode show, airs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Blazer Sportsline can be heard on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 and fans will be encouraged to tweet questions to @UABLearfield.
Fans may also follow the Blazers this season by downloading the free TuneIn Radio app, online through Blazers All-Access at UABSports.com, or on the UAB Gameday mobile app.
WATCH
Sunday's game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+. This is a subscription-based service.
UP NEXT
The Blazers will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Las Vegas Invitational over the Thanksgiving holiday. UAB will open against the Mountain West's New Mexico on Thanksgiving Day. Tipoff at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas is set for 6 p.m. CT on Fox Sports 1.
MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
UAB men's basketball single-game tickets start as low as $12 and can be purchased by clicking here or calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1. Season tickets are also still on sale and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games during the 2021-22 men's basketball season with individual season tickets starting as low as $100 within Blaze's Corner. Season ticket holders also have access to the best seating locations in Bartow Arena. You can request more information or purchase by clicking here.
Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets to any home basketball game during the 2021-22 season. Groups are encouraged to complete the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office for more information.
UAB (3-1) holds a perfect 13-0 record against the Bulldogs in the all-time series history, winning each game by double digits. The Blazers most recently defeated the Bulldogs 74-52 back on Nov. 11, 2019. Current Blazer guard Tavin Lovan paced UAB with 21 points and five steals in the dominant victory in Bartow Arena.
The Blazers will also look to avenge their 66-63 Thursday road defeat at SEC foe South Carolina. UAB is 6-1 following a loss during the Andy Kennedy era, which includes a 102-77 season-opening victory over UNC Asheville earlier in November.
UAB LATELY
UAB dropped its first game of the 2021-22 season when its roaring second-half comeback came up just short at South Carolina on Thursday. The Blazers trailed by as many as 16 points in the second half before twice cutting the game to just a single point in the game's closing minutes. Graduate guard Michael Ertel and junior point guard Jordan Walker both had looks to give UAB a late lead, but their attempts would not fall. UAB forced its SEC foe into 22 turnovers and collected 14 steals, making it four straight games to open the season where UAB has tallied a double-digit steal tally.
ALABAMA A&M LATELY
Alabama A&M's slate with many nonconference road games continues on Sunday when the Bulldogs make the short trip to Birmingham. After opening the season with an 82-73 win over Tennessee State, the Bulldogs have opened their 12-game road swing with back-to-back defeats. Jacksonville State and Cincinnati both defended their home courts with a pair of 23-point victories over the Bulldogs. Forward Jalen Johnson leads Alabama A&M's offense with 19.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Johnson poured in 30 of A&M's 66 points in their loss at Cincinnati on Tuesday.
COMMON OPPONENTS
The Blazers and Bulldogs share three common opponents this season -- Western Kentucky, Mississippi Valley State and Grambling State. Following Alabama A&M's game in Birmingham, the Bulldogs will make the trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a midweek road battle at WKU.
UAB GAME-BY-GAME AGAINST ALABAMA A&M
11/23/99_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 82-53
11/21/00_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 97-62
12/21/02_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 91-69
12/20/03_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 81-68
12/28/04_ Alabama A&M________________ W, 100-68
12/04/07_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 91-48
12/19/10_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 58-40
12/31/11_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 92-58
12/29/13_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 69-57
12/29/16_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 75-45
12/16/17_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 90-58
11/29/18_ at Alabama A&M_______________ W, 67-57
11/11/19_ Alabama A&M_________________ W, 74-52
PICKING POCKETS
With 23 steals in last Sunday's win over Rhodes College, the Blazers tied a school record for steals in a single game. UAB tallied 15 of its 23 steals in the first half, helping the Blazers tie their single-game steals record for the first time since 2005. UAB logged 14 more steals at South Carolina on Thursday, making it four straight games to open the season with double-digit steal tallies for the Green and Gold. The Blazers rank first nationally with 15.8 steals per game and fourth nationally with 63 total steals.
A NOSE FOR THE BASKETBALL
After earning Conference USA All-Defensive Team honors this past season, graduate guard Quan Jackson is once again off to a hot start this year on the defensive side of the ball. Jackson not only leads the Blazers with 14 steals, but he also ranks tied for ninth nationally with 3.5 steals per game. Jackson's fellow graduate teammate, Mike Ertel, ranks second on the team with 12 steals and tied for 21st nationally with 3.0 steals per contest.
"JELLY" TIME
Transfer point guard Jordan "Jelly" Walker opened his UAB career with a bang in UAB's season-opening victory over UNC Asheville, pouring in 19 points to go along with a team-high five assists. Walker then topped his opening-night performance with 23 points, seven assists and a steal in Friday's victory over Morehead State. After leading the Blazers with 15 points in Thursday's loss at South Carolina, he remains the top Blazer in terms of points per game (19.0) and assists per game (five).
EFFICIENCY IS KEY
In 2020-21, the UAB defense led the Blazers to a 22-7 record and a league-best 13 C-USA victories. So far this season, both the offense and defense have fueled UAB's success, ranking second in the nation in turnover margin (12.5) while averaging 87 points per game on offense. The Blazers also rank tied for eighth nationally with 89 total turnovers forced this season.
RADIO
Blazer men's basketball games are set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Murry Bartow on the call.
In addition, Crane will host Blazer Sportsline every Tuesday beginning Dec. 28. The show takes place live from Iron City Grill in downtown Birmingham and features men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy and women's basketball head coach Randy Norton.
The nine-episode show, airs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Blazer Sportsline can be heard on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 and fans will be encouraged to tweet questions to @UABLearfield.
Fans may also follow the Blazers this season by downloading the free TuneIn Radio app, online through Blazers All-Access at UABSports.com, or on the UAB Gameday mobile app.
WATCH
Sunday's game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+. This is a subscription-based service.
UP NEXT
The Blazers will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Las Vegas Invitational over the Thanksgiving holiday. UAB will open against the Mountain West's New Mexico on Thanksgiving Day. Tipoff at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas is set for 6 p.m. CT on Fox Sports 1.
MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
UAB men's basketball single-game tickets start as low as $12 and can be purchased by clicking here or calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1. Season tickets are also still on sale and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games during the 2021-22 men's basketball season with individual season tickets starting as low as $100 within Blaze's Corner. Season ticket holders also have access to the best seating locations in Bartow Arena. You can request more information or purchase by clicking here.
Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets to any home basketball game during the 2021-22 season. Groups are encouraged to complete the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office for more information.
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