UAB MBB Concludes Non-Conference Play Against UNC Asheville

BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball will wrap up non-conference play at home UNC Asheville on Friday evening at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.

Fans who have purchased a UAB home game ticket in 2023 will receive a discounted ticket offer for this game. Check your emails!

WATCH
Friday's contest will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.

LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.

SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 2-0. The Blazers last met the Bulldogs in the opening game of the 2021-22 season when UAB defeated UNC Asheville, 102-77.

LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up a key win over a talented Drake squad last Friday. UAB held on in overtime to secure a 79-78 win as five different players finished in double figures. Javian Davis led the Blazers in scoring with 15 points while Yaxel Lendeborg added 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

MAKING AN IMPACT
Daniel Ortiz has begun to find his rhythm on the UAB roster. The North Alabama transfer scored only nine points over the first five games but has since averaged 11.8 points over the last seven games while shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc. Ortiz hit a clutch go-ahead three with four seconds to go in regulation in the Blazers' win over Drake. Ortiz also surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his collegiate career in UAB's win over Montevallo.

GETTING COMFORTABLE
Yaxel Lendeborg has become a force 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 9.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game early in his career.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Throughout its history, the UAB men's basketball program has seen incredible success in Birmingham, holding a 438-109 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 52-9 record at home (Bartow and Legacy Arena) since taking over the program.

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
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UAB MBB Concludes Non-Conference Play Against UNC Asheville

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Players Mentioned

Javian Davis

Yaxel Lendeborg

Daniel Ortiz

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