The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, December 13
Huntsville, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
at
Alabama A&M
The Blazers Travel to Alabama A&M
12/12/2023 11:50:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball will look to get back on track as the Blazers travel to Alabama A&M on Wednesday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.
The Blazers' Efrem "Butta" Johnson and Tony Toney will be returning to their hometown of Huntsville for the contest.
WATCH
The game will stream live on Alabama A&M's Bulldogs All-Access.
LISTEN
David Crane and Landrum Roberts will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be only the second meeting between the two teams in Huntsville. The Blazers lead the all-time series against the Bulldogs 14-0.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB fell on the road at Arkansas State on Saturday, 87-68. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Blazers in nearly every statistical category with 17 points, 10 boards, five assists, five blocks and one steal while Tony Toney added a season high 10 points. UAB shot only 34.5 percent from the field in the second half and 0-for-10 from three.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
Yaxel Lendeborg is beginning to find his rhythm in his debut season at UAB. The junior forward had a breakout game on the offensive end against Furman where he filled up the stat sheet with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals, all while shooting 8-for-10 from the field. Earlier in the week against Middle Tennessee, Lendeborg scored nine points while grabbing 12 rebounds and blocking three shots. So far this season, he has blocked a shot in every game. The 6'9" forward is averaging 8.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game early in his career.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 44 shots over their first eight games of the season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 21 rejections. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Eight different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets are on sale for as low as $12. Follow this link or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more information.
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.
The Blazers' Efrem "Butta" Johnson and Tony Toney will be returning to their hometown of Huntsville for the contest.
WATCH
The game will stream live on Alabama A&M's Bulldogs All-Access.
LISTEN
David Crane and Landrum Roberts will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be only the second meeting between the two teams in Huntsville. The Blazers lead the all-time series against the Bulldogs 14-0.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB fell on the road at Arkansas State on Saturday, 87-68. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Blazers in nearly every statistical category with 17 points, 10 boards, five assists, five blocks and one steal while Tony Toney added a season high 10 points. UAB shot only 34.5 percent from the field in the second half and 0-for-10 from three.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
Yaxel Lendeborg is beginning to find his rhythm in his debut season at UAB. The junior forward had a breakout game on the offensive end against Furman where he filled up the stat sheet with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals, all while shooting 8-for-10 from the field. Earlier in the week against Middle Tennessee, Lendeborg scored nine points while grabbing 12 rebounds and blocking three shots. So far this season, he has blocked a shot in every game. The 6'9" forward is averaging 8.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game early in his career.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 44 shots over their first eight games of the season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 21 rejections. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Eight different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets are on sale for as low as $12. Follow this link or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more information.
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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