The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, January 7
Miami, Fla.
6 p.m.
UAB
at
FIU
UAB MBB Travels to Miami to Face FIU
1/6/2023 5:10:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MIAMI - UAB men's basketball (12-3, 3-1 C-USA) looks to bounce back on Saturday at FIU (7-7, 1-2 C-USA) at 6 p.m. CT.
WATCH
The game will be available on ESPN+.
RADIO
It will air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Mo Finley on the call.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 6-5 while the Panthers lead the series in Miami, 4-2. The Blazers have won three of the last four meetings, including the sole meeting during Andy Kennedy's tenure in Birmingham. UAB defeated the Panthers 84-56 at Bartow Arena during the 2021-22 season.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers dropped their first conference game of the season at Florida Atlantic in a back-and-forth contest, 88-86. Jordan Walker scored 21 points while Javian Davis and Eric Gaines scored 15 apiece. Ledarrius Brewer added nine points and seven rebounds in his first game back after returning from injury.
NOTHING BUT "NET"
The Blazers currently sit at No. 57 in the NCAA's NET ranking system. UAB is the third-highest rated team in Conference USA, trailing only Florida Atlantic at No. 12 and North Texas at 39. Charlotte is just behind the Blazers at No. 86 to round out the Top 100 for Conference USA.
WATCHLISTS GALORE
Jordan "Jelly" Walker has picked up numerous accolades after his incredible run during the 2021-22 season has continued into 2022-23.
SHARING IS CARING
The Blazers have shown a plethora of scoring options in 2022-23. Eleven different Blazers have already finished in double figures in a game this season, including Jordan Walker, Eric Gaines, KJ Buffen, Ledarrius Brewer, Javian Davis, Tavin Lovan, Trey Jemison, Ty Brewer, Tyler Bertram, Efrem Johnson and Tony Toney.
TICKETS
UAB men's basketball single game tickets are on sale for the 2022-23 season. For more information about ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 or request more information by clicking here.
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 men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
WATCH
The game will be available on ESPN+.
RADIO
It will air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Mo Finley on the call.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 6-5 while the Panthers lead the series in Miami, 4-2. The Blazers have won three of the last four meetings, including the sole meeting during Andy Kennedy's tenure in Birmingham. UAB defeated the Panthers 84-56 at Bartow Arena during the 2021-22 season.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers dropped their first conference game of the season at Florida Atlantic in a back-and-forth contest, 88-86. Jordan Walker scored 21 points while Javian Davis and Eric Gaines scored 15 apiece. Ledarrius Brewer added nine points and seven rebounds in his first game back after returning from injury.
NOTHING BUT "NET"
The Blazers currently sit at No. 57 in the NCAA's NET ranking system. UAB is the third-highest rated team in Conference USA, trailing only Florida Atlantic at No. 12 and North Texas at 39. Charlotte is just behind the Blazers at No. 86 to round out the Top 100 for Conference USA.
WATCHLISTS GALORE
Jordan "Jelly" Walker has picked up numerous accolades after his incredible run during the 2021-22 season has continued into 2022-23.
- Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watchlist
- Naismith Trophy Preseason Watchlist
- Wooden Award Preseason Watchlist
- Bob Cousy Award Watchlist
- Lute Olson Award Watchlist
- Conference USA Preseason Player of the Year
- Preseason All-Conference USA
SHARING IS CARING
The Blazers have shown a plethora of scoring options in 2022-23. Eleven different Blazers have already finished in double figures in a game this season, including Jordan Walker, Eric Gaines, KJ Buffen, Ledarrius Brewer, Javian Davis, Tavin Lovan, Trey Jemison, Ty Brewer, Tyler Bertram, Efrem Johnson and Tony Toney.
TICKETS
UAB men's basketball single game tickets are on sale for the 2022-23 season. For more information about ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 or request more information by clicking here.
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 men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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