The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Tuesday, November 12
Huntsville, Ala.
5:30 p.m.
UAB
2-0,0-0AAC
74
at
67
Alabama A&M
1-2,0-0SWAC
1
2
3
4
F
UAB
20
17
18
19
74
Alabama A&M
20
20
11
16
67
Walsh Leads Blazers Past Alabama A&M
11/12/2024 10:48:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Graduate Maddie Walsh led UAB women's basketball to a 74-67 victory at Alabama A&M on Tuesday night.
Walsh scored 22 points while adding three rebounds and three assists. Jade Weathersby recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds for her second consecutive double-double. Also in double figures was Journey Armstead who tallied 13 points and added five rebounds on the night. Sara Bershers came away with nine points and seven rebounds.
The Blazers shot 42 percent and out rebounded the Bulldogs 43-36. UAB's defense only allowed Alabama A&M to shoot 38 percent.
In the first quarter, the Blazers led for the majority of the quarter while Walsh led UAB with six points. With three seconds left in the first, the Bulldogs tied the score 20-20 to head into the second quarter.
In the second frame the Blazers grabbed the lead until Alabama A&M tied the game at 28-28 with 6:08 left on the clock. Rayne Tucker made a second chance layup to put UAB up by two, but the Bulldogs tied it once again (30-30). Alabama A&M took the lead the rest of the quarter and headed into halftime up 40-37.
Walsh got the scoring started coming out of the half, then Bershers hit a three to give the Blazers the lead. UAB would score 18 points in the third, with Weathersby leading the way to head into final frame up 55-51.
UAB would score 19 more points in the fourth quarter to earn a 74-67 win. The Green and Gold defense held the Bulldogs to only 27 points in the second half.
UP NEXT
The Blazers are back in Bartow Arena on Saturday, November 16 to host Mississippi Valley State at 2 p.m. CT.
2024-25 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB women's basketball season are available for $50 for general admission tickets. Reserved courtside seating is also available for $115. For more information about women's basketball ticket packages, 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 home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available starting today 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.
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 compete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_WBBALL on Twitter and Instagram.
Walsh scored 22 points while adding three rebounds and three assists. Jade Weathersby recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds for her second consecutive double-double. Also in double figures was Journey Armstead who tallied 13 points and added five rebounds on the night. Sara Bershers came away with nine points and seven rebounds.
The Blazers shot 42 percent and out rebounded the Bulldogs 43-36. UAB's defense only allowed Alabama A&M to shoot 38 percent.
In the first quarter, the Blazers led for the majority of the quarter while Walsh led UAB with six points. With three seconds left in the first, the Bulldogs tied the score 20-20 to head into the second quarter.
In the second frame the Blazers grabbed the lead until Alabama A&M tied the game at 28-28 with 6:08 left on the clock. Rayne Tucker made a second chance layup to put UAB up by two, but the Bulldogs tied it once again (30-30). Alabama A&M took the lead the rest of the quarter and headed into halftime up 40-37.
Walsh got the scoring started coming out of the half, then Bershers hit a three to give the Blazers the lead. UAB would score 18 points in the third, with Weathersby leading the way to head into final frame up 55-51.
UAB would score 19 more points in the fourth quarter to earn a 74-67 win. The Green and Gold defense held the Bulldogs to only 27 points in the second half.
UP NEXT
The Blazers are back in Bartow Arena on Saturday, November 16 to host Mississippi Valley State at 2 p.m. CT.
2024-25 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB women's basketball season are available for $50 for general admission tickets. Reserved courtside seating is also available for $115. For more information about women's basketball ticket packages, 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 home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available starting today 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.
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 compete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_WBBALL on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
UAB
AAMU
FG%
.421
.381
3FG%
.393
.400
FT%
.600
.684
RB
43
36
TO
21
17
STL
4
13
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
22
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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