The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, November 16
Birmingham, Ala.
2 p.m.
UAB
3-0,0-0AAC
92
vs
66
Mississippi Valley State
0-4,0-0SWAC
1
2
3
4
F
Mississippi Val.
17
25
9
15
66
UAB
23
18
30
21
92
Women’s Basketball Downs Mississippi Valley State, 92-66
11/16/2024 5:56:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – Junior forward Tracey Bershers led five players in doubles figures with a career-high 22 points as the UAB women's basketball team defeated Mississippi Valley State 92-66 on Saturday afternoon at Bartow Arena.
Bershers scored her 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 6-of-7 from behind the arc. Journey Armstead had a season-best 16 points and added five assists. Jade Weathersby recorded double figures for the third consecutive game with 13 points and collected nine rebounds. Rayne Tucker tallied 10 points and six rebounds and Maddie Walsh also registered 10 points and five rebounds.
The first quarter the two teams traded punches for the first eight minutes, but the Blazers pulled away with back-to-back made shots from Sara Bershers and Tracey Bershers (20-13). Tracey Bershers hit a three with 54 seconds left to give UAB a 23-15 advantage. MVSU's Mikaela Parris made a jump shot with 22 seconds on the clock to make the score 23-17 at the end of the first.
Mississippi Valley State cut into the Blazers lead in the second quarter and tied the score 35-35 with 2:30 left. MVSU took the lead 38-35 after a 3-pointer from Janiya Jones. UAB took back the lead 41-40, but the Devilettes went in front 42-41 after a layup from D'Yanna Maxey heading into halftime.
The Blazers scored the next nine points coming out of halftime to give UAB a 50-42 lead and would not let go of it for the remainder of the game. The Green and Gold scored 30 points in the third quarter and the Blazers defense held Mississippi Valley State to nine points. UAB had a 20-point lead (71-51) going into the final frame.
The Green and Gold built their biggest lead in the fourth quarter at 28 points and scored 51 points in the second half. The Blazers scored 40 points in the paint and shot 49 percent while holding MVSU to shooting 39 percent. The Blazers out-rebounded the Devilettes 47-34.
UP NEXT
UAB returns to action on Wednesday, November 20 at Jacksonville State. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
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.
2024 Blazers Give Day
UAB Athletics is excited to announce the third annual Blazers Give Day, a 24-hour fundraising initiative, which is set to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Blazer Nation is asked to collectively impact the experience of more than 450 student-athletes by directly supporting our 18 sports. Funds raised during Blazers Give Day will be directed to sport-specific gift accounts which provide the additional resources necessary for UAB coaches to continue building championship-caliber programs. To learn more about how your gift will impact the student-athlete experience at UAB, visit BlazersGiveDay2024.
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.
Bershers scored her 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 6-of-7 from behind the arc. Journey Armstead had a season-best 16 points and added five assists. Jade Weathersby recorded double figures for the third consecutive game with 13 points and collected nine rebounds. Rayne Tucker tallied 10 points and six rebounds and Maddie Walsh also registered 10 points and five rebounds.
The first quarter the two teams traded punches for the first eight minutes, but the Blazers pulled away with back-to-back made shots from Sara Bershers and Tracey Bershers (20-13). Tracey Bershers hit a three with 54 seconds left to give UAB a 23-15 advantage. MVSU's Mikaela Parris made a jump shot with 22 seconds on the clock to make the score 23-17 at the end of the first.
Mississippi Valley State cut into the Blazers lead in the second quarter and tied the score 35-35 with 2:30 left. MVSU took the lead 38-35 after a 3-pointer from Janiya Jones. UAB took back the lead 41-40, but the Devilettes went in front 42-41 after a layup from D'Yanna Maxey heading into halftime.
The Blazers scored the next nine points coming out of halftime to give UAB a 50-42 lead and would not let go of it for the remainder of the game. The Green and Gold scored 30 points in the third quarter and the Blazers defense held Mississippi Valley State to nine points. UAB had a 20-point lead (71-51) going into the final frame.
The Green and Gold built their biggest lead in the fourth quarter at 28 points and scored 51 points in the second half. The Blazers scored 40 points in the paint and shot 49 percent while holding MVSU to shooting 39 percent. The Blazers out-rebounded the Devilettes 47-34.
UP NEXT
UAB returns to action on Wednesday, November 20 at Jacksonville State. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
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.
2024 Blazers Give Day
UAB Athletics is excited to announce the third annual Blazers Give Day, a 24-hour fundraising initiative, which is set to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Blazer Nation is asked to collectively impact the experience of more than 450 student-athletes by directly supporting our 18 sports. Funds raised during Blazers Give Day will be directed to sport-specific gift accounts which provide the additional resources necessary for UAB coaches to continue building championship-caliber programs. To learn more about how your gift will impact the student-athlete experience at UAB, visit BlazersGiveDay2024.
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
MVSU
UAB
FG%
.397
.493
3FG%
.308
.429
FT%
.571
.706
RB
34
47
TO
12
11
STL
5
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
22
FGM
8
3FGM
6
FTM
0
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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