The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, February 18
San Antonio, Texas
3 p.m.
UAB
at
UTSA
Photo by: UTEP Athletics
UAB MBB Takes on UTSA
2/17/2023 7:11:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – UAB men's basketball (19-8, 10-5 C-USA) travels down the Alamo City to take on UTSA (8-19, 2-14 C-USA) on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT. UAB is seeking its third 20-win season under Andy Kennedy.
WATCH
The game will stream live on Stadium with Chris Hassel and John Giannini on the call.
RADIO
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 11-5 after taking the first meeting between the two teams in Birmingham, 90-67, earlier this season. The Blazers and the Roadrunners have tied the series in San Antonio, 4-4.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers went on the road and downed UTEP, 79-66, in El Paso. Jordan Walker led UAB with 22 points while five Blazers finished in double figures. UAB shot .529 from the field to overcome 21 turnovers.
GETTING "BUFF"
KJ Buffen has been one of the Blazers' most consistent players this season. He is scoring 10.3 points per game while grabbing 7.0 rebounds per game. Buffen scored a career-high 25 points with eight rebounds in the Blazers' win over South Carolina, leading the team in both categories.
GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB is fifth in the nation in free throws made per game at 17.6 and they are tied for sixth nationally in free throw attempts per game with 23.9. At the line, the Blazers are knocking down their attempts at a 73.5 percent clip, ranking 96th in the country.
ATTACK THE GLASS
UAB currently ranks near the top of the NCAA leaderboards in rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game. The Blazers currently sit at No. 3 in the NCAA in rebounds per game at 41.3 and they are No. 1 in offensive rebounds per game at 14.0. The Blazers lead Conference USA in both categories.
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.
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season are now available starting as low as $110. Season ticket 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 at Bartow Arena. Fans may renew season tickets, purchase new season tickets or request more information on season ticket options here. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
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 stream live on Stadium with Chris Hassel and John Giannini on the call.
RADIO
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 11-5 after taking the first meeting between the two teams in Birmingham, 90-67, earlier this season. The Blazers and the Roadrunners have tied the series in San Antonio, 4-4.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers went on the road and downed UTEP, 79-66, in El Paso. Jordan Walker led UAB with 22 points while five Blazers finished in double figures. UAB shot .529 from the field to overcome 21 turnovers.
GETTING "BUFF"
KJ Buffen has been one of the Blazers' most consistent players this season. He is scoring 10.3 points per game while grabbing 7.0 rebounds per game. Buffen scored a career-high 25 points with eight rebounds in the Blazers' win over South Carolina, leading the team in both categories.
GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB is fifth in the nation in free throws made per game at 17.6 and they are tied for sixth nationally in free throw attempts per game with 23.9. At the line, the Blazers are knocking down their attempts at a 73.5 percent clip, ranking 96th in the country.
ATTACK THE GLASS
UAB currently ranks near the top of the NCAA leaderboards in rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game. The Blazers currently sit at No. 3 in the NCAA in rebounds per game at 41.3 and they are No. 1 in offensive rebounds per game at 14.0. The Blazers lead Conference USA in both categories.
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.
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season are now available starting as low as $110. Season ticket 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 at Bartow Arena. Fans may renew season tickets, purchase new season tickets or request more information on season ticket options here. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
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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