The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, November 16
Birmingham, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
vs
Alcorn State
UAB MBB Hosts Alcorn State
11/15/2023 4:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball (1-2) will host Alcorn State (1-2) on Thursday at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.
WATCH
Thursday's matchup will air on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 8-0 over the Braves. The last meeting came in Andy Kennedy's debut as the Blazers' head coach, a 99-50 UAB win on November 25, 2020.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up their first win of the 2023-24 season against Maryland on Sunday at the Asheville Championship, 66-63. Eric Gaines led UAB with 20 points, three assists and four steals while Alejandro Vasquez added 14 points. Christian Coleman and Yaxel Lendeborg each had four blocks.
SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
After a freshman season that featured some impressive moments, Efrem "Butta" Johnson has high expectations in year two. Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last year while shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and is set to take on a much larger role. Johnson scored a career high 17 points against Clemson earlier this season while adding three rebounds and three assists.
VETERAN PRESENCE
Javian Davis enters his final year of eligibility in 2023-24 and is primed to play a big role on this year's UAB team. Davis averaged 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last season while splitting time with Trey Jemison. Davis opened the 2023-24 season with a career performance against Bradley, scoring 20 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and securing four steals while shooting 8-for-9 from the field.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Throughout its history, the UAB men's basketball program has seen incredible success in Birmingham, holding a 436-107 record in Bartow Arena since the Blazers' on-campus home opened back in 1988. That success has continued with Andy Kennedy returning to his alma mater, as the third year UAB head coach holds a 48-7 record at home (Bartow and Legacy Arena) since taking over the program.
PURCHASE YOUR 2023-24 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season are still on sale starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. Fans may request more information here or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences at Bartow Arena are available at any home basketball game on a first come, first served basis throughout the season.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2023 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
WATCH
Thursday's matchup will air on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 8-0 over the Braves. The last meeting came in Andy Kennedy's debut as the Blazers' head coach, a 99-50 UAB win on November 25, 2020.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up their first win of the 2023-24 season against Maryland on Sunday at the Asheville Championship, 66-63. Eric Gaines led UAB with 20 points, three assists and four steals while Alejandro Vasquez added 14 points. Christian Coleman and Yaxel Lendeborg each had four blocks.
SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
After a freshman season that featured some impressive moments, Efrem "Butta" Johnson has high expectations in year two. Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last year while shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and is set to take on a much larger role. Johnson scored a career high 17 points against Clemson earlier this season while adding three rebounds and three assists.
VETERAN PRESENCE
Javian Davis enters his final year of eligibility in 2023-24 and is primed to play a big role on this year's UAB team. Davis averaged 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last season while splitting time with Trey Jemison. Davis opened the 2023-24 season with a career performance against Bradley, scoring 20 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and securing four steals while shooting 8-for-9 from the field.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Throughout its history, the UAB men's basketball program has seen incredible success in Birmingham, holding a 436-107 record in Bartow Arena since the Blazers' on-campus home opened back in 1988. That success has continued with Andy Kennedy returning to his alma mater, as the third year UAB head coach holds a 48-7 record at home (Bartow and Legacy Arena) since taking over the program.
PURCHASE YOUR 2023-24 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season are still on sale starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. Fans may request more information here or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences at Bartow Arena are available at any home basketball game on a first come, first served basis throughout the season.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2023 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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