The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, January 31
Denton, Texas
8 p.m.
UAB
at
North Texas
Photo by: Sully Ortega
UAB Men’s Basketball Opens Two-Game Texas Swing at North Texas
1/30/2024 11:46:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball (13-7, 5-2 AAC) will hit the road on Wednesday to face off with North Texas (12-7, 5-2 AAC). Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CT.
WATCH
Wednesday's game will air on ESPNU with Pete Sousa and Tom Crean on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
The series is tied at 8-8. Four of those meetings came within the last season, as the Blazers and Mean Green faced off twice in the regular season, once in the C-USA tournament and then in the NIT championship game.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up a win over No. 19 Memphis on Sunday evening in front of the largest crowd at Bartow Arena since 2016. Eric Gaines scored 20 points while shooting 7-for-10 from the field while Yaxel Lendeborg scored a game-high 23 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out four assists.
STOCK RISING
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. He earned AAC Player of the Week honors after putting up 24 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in a win over UNC Asheville and followed up that performance with 23 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks at UTSA. Lendeborg put up yet another impressive double-double with 23 points, 16 boards and four assists against No. 19 Memphis. The 6'9" forward is averaging 12.1 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game early in his career.
STEPPING UP
Highlight-reel plays marked Eric Gaines' first season in Birmingham with two SportsCenter Top Ten appearances and numerous high-flying dunks. After averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 assists per game, Gaines will play an even larger role as the only returning player to average double-digit points per game last season. The Almanac named Eric Gaines as its Preseason AAC Player of the Year heading into the season, citing his talent on both ends of the floor. Gaines has upped his scoring numbers while maintaining his defensive prowess early in the season for UAB, averaging 12.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.5 steals per game.
GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB ranks 11th in the nation in free throws made per game at 18.3 while ranking 14th nationally in free throw attempts per game with 24.7. UAB shoots free throws at a 74.0 percent clip which ranks 74th in the nation.
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 2024 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
Wednesday's game will air on ESPNU with Pete Sousa and Tom Crean on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
The series is tied at 8-8. Four of those meetings came within the last season, as the Blazers and Mean Green faced off twice in the regular season, once in the C-USA tournament and then in the NIT championship game.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up a win over No. 19 Memphis on Sunday evening in front of the largest crowd at Bartow Arena since 2016. Eric Gaines scored 20 points while shooting 7-for-10 from the field while Yaxel Lendeborg scored a game-high 23 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out four assists.
STOCK RISING
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. He earned AAC Player of the Week honors after putting up 24 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in a win over UNC Asheville and followed up that performance with 23 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks at UTSA. Lendeborg put up yet another impressive double-double with 23 points, 16 boards and four assists against No. 19 Memphis. The 6'9" forward is averaging 12.1 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game early in his career.
STEPPING UP
Highlight-reel plays marked Eric Gaines' first season in Birmingham with two SportsCenter Top Ten appearances and numerous high-flying dunks. After averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 assists per game, Gaines will play an even larger role as the only returning player to average double-digit points per game last season. The Almanac named Eric Gaines as its Preseason AAC Player of the Year heading into the season, citing his talent on both ends of the floor. Gaines has upped his scoring numbers while maintaining his defensive prowess early in the season for UAB, averaging 12.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.5 steals per game.
GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB ranks 11th in the nation in free throws made per game at 18.3 while ranking 14th nationally in free throw attempts per game with 24.7. UAB shoots free throws at a 74.0 percent clip which ranks 74th in the nation.
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 2024 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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