The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, January 26
Ruston, La.
6:00 PM
UAB
-109,28 CUSA
62
at
67
LA Tech
-128,55 CUSA
1
2
3
4
F
UAB
21
13
11
17
62
Louisiana Tech
14
25
15
13
67
UAB WBB Falls at LA Tech 67-62
1/26/2023 7:58:00 PM | Women's Basketball
RUSTON, La. – A late comeback fell short on Thursday night as LA Tech got by UAB 62-67 at the Thomas Assembly Center.
Denim DeShields led UAB (10-9, 2-8 C-USA) with 19-points. Destinee McGhee and Margaret Whitley each added 10-points.
Robyn Lee led Tech (12-8, 5-5 C-USA) with a game-high 20-points. Keiunna Walker scored 18.
UAB jumped out of the gates 11-2 in the game's first four minutes. They extended their lead to 11-points at 19-8 at the 2:37 mark. However, a 15-4 run by the Lady Techsters deadlocked the contest at 25-25 at 7:14 of the 2nd quarter. Two ties and two lead changes later, LA Tech would take a 39-35 advantage into halftime.
Tech would extend its lead to 14 points at 54-40 by the 2:39 mark of the 3rd quarter. UAB was able to close the gap to six points early in the 4th quarter and got even closer at the 3:24 mark on Whitley's 3-pointer which made the score 60-56. UAB traded a Techsters layup for a pair of Emily Klaczek free throws, which kept it a two possession contest.
On the next possession with 22 seconds remaining, Tech made 1-of-2 from the line, making the score 63-58. However, UAB came up with an empty possession and fouled on the Techsters ensuing ball. Brannon would make both foul shots putting Tech ahead 65-68 with 12.3 seconds left. DeShields would make a pair of free throw cutting the lead to five with six seconds remaining, but after a Tech timeout, Walker hit a layup. Sara Bershers closed out the scoring with a jumper at the buzzer.
The next game is Jan. 28 versus Rice at 1 p.m. This is UAB's Alumni Day. Additionally, $2 tickets are available for UAB faculty and staff, Gold Card holders receive a free soft drink and there will be a postgame shootaround for fans 12 and under.
PURCHASE YOUR GOLD CARD
Women's Basketball season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing the 2022-23 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for Women's Basketball, as well as Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball.
GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences are available on a first come, first served basis to any home basketball game during the 2022-23 season.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's basketball team, follow @UAB_WBB on Twitter and Instagram.
Denim DeShields led UAB (10-9, 2-8 C-USA) with 19-points. Destinee McGhee and Margaret Whitley each added 10-points.
Robyn Lee led Tech (12-8, 5-5 C-USA) with a game-high 20-points. Keiunna Walker scored 18.
UAB jumped out of the gates 11-2 in the game's first four minutes. They extended their lead to 11-points at 19-8 at the 2:37 mark. However, a 15-4 run by the Lady Techsters deadlocked the contest at 25-25 at 7:14 of the 2nd quarter. Two ties and two lead changes later, LA Tech would take a 39-35 advantage into halftime.
Tech would extend its lead to 14 points at 54-40 by the 2:39 mark of the 3rd quarter. UAB was able to close the gap to six points early in the 4th quarter and got even closer at the 3:24 mark on Whitley's 3-pointer which made the score 60-56. UAB traded a Techsters layup for a pair of Emily Klaczek free throws, which kept it a two possession contest.
On the next possession with 22 seconds remaining, Tech made 1-of-2 from the line, making the score 63-58. However, UAB came up with an empty possession and fouled on the Techsters ensuing ball. Brannon would make both foul shots putting Tech ahead 65-68 with 12.3 seconds left. DeShields would make a pair of free throw cutting the lead to five with six seconds remaining, but after a Tech timeout, Walker hit a layup. Sara Bershers closed out the scoring with a jumper at the buzzer.
The next game is Jan. 28 versus Rice at 1 p.m. This is UAB's Alumni Day. Additionally, $2 tickets are available for UAB faculty and staff, Gold Card holders receive a free soft drink and there will be a postgame shootaround for fans 12 and under.
PURCHASE YOUR GOLD CARD
Women's Basketball season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing the 2022-23 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for Women's Basketball, as well as Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball.
GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences are available on a first come, first served basis to any home basketball game during the 2022-23 season.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's basketball team, follow @UAB_WBB on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
UAB
LATech
FG%
.407
.462
3FG%
.176
.250
FT%
.833
.762
RB
28
34
TO
12
14
STL
6
3
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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