The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, November 7
Birmingham, Ala.
6:30 p.m.
UAB
vs
Southern Miss
Photo by: Jalen Austin McDade
UAB MBB Faces Southern Miss on Thursday Night
11/6/2024 5:06:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball will host Southern Miss on Thursday night at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT as the Blazers look to bounce back from a season-opening loss to Vermont.
The matchup will be the Blazers' first Thirsty Thursday game with $5 Domestics available. Additionally, as a part of our Salute to Service Weekend, fans with a valid Military ID can purchase tickets for $5 at the window or buy them here. At the conclusion of the game there will also be a postgame autograph session.
WATCH
Thursday's contest will stream live on ESPN+ with Jonathon Hoppe (pxp) and Mo Finley (analyst) on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane (pxp) and Steve Mitchell (analyst) will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series over Southern Miss by a margin of 37-20 including a 22-7 mark at home. The Golden Eagles won last year's meeting between the two programs by a score of 85-82.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell to Vermont on Monday night by a score of 67-62. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team with 22 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, but UAB was ice cold from beyond the arc, shooting 0-for-10 from three. After trailing by 14 at halftime, UAB was able to erase the deficit, but could not take the lead.
RETURNING TALENT
The UAB roster features large amount of returning production from last season's NCAA Tournament squad, including five players that started a game. The Blazers return 62.3% of its scoring from last season and 60.7% of its rebounding.
JUCO DAWGS
UAB has embraced the JUCO ranks during Andy Kennedy's time in Birmingham and the 2024-25 roster features seven players that have played at a Junior College including Christian Coleman (South Plains), Greg Gordon (Dyersburg State), Marquis Hargrove (Arizona Western), Ja'Borri McGhee (Garden City/South Plains), Yaxel Lendeborg (Arizona Western), and Alejandro Vasquez (Salt Lake). JUCO players accounted for 41.7% of the Blazers' scoring last season and 48.4% of their rebounding.
CRASH THE BOARDS
Last year UAB finished 61st nationally in rebounds per game, grabbing 38.0 per contest. The Blazers exceled on the offensive glass, grabbing 12.9 offensive boards per game, which was 27th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding, grabbing 10.6 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in nine games last season, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
PURCHASE YOUR 2024-25 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB men's basketball season are still available starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's second season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. An overview of the sales timeline can be found here, and fans may request more information here or by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
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 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.
Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men's and women's basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to 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 men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
The matchup will be the Blazers' first Thirsty Thursday game with $5 Domestics available. Additionally, as a part of our Salute to Service Weekend, fans with a valid Military ID can purchase tickets for $5 at the window or buy them here. At the conclusion of the game there will also be a postgame autograph session.
WATCH
Thursday's contest will stream live on ESPN+ with Jonathon Hoppe (pxp) and Mo Finley (analyst) on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane (pxp) and Steve Mitchell (analyst) will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series over Southern Miss by a margin of 37-20 including a 22-7 mark at home. The Golden Eagles won last year's meeting between the two programs by a score of 85-82.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell to Vermont on Monday night by a score of 67-62. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team with 22 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, but UAB was ice cold from beyond the arc, shooting 0-for-10 from three. After trailing by 14 at halftime, UAB was able to erase the deficit, but could not take the lead.
RETURNING TALENT
The UAB roster features large amount of returning production from last season's NCAA Tournament squad, including five players that started a game. The Blazers return 62.3% of its scoring from last season and 60.7% of its rebounding.
JUCO DAWGS
UAB has embraced the JUCO ranks during Andy Kennedy's time in Birmingham and the 2024-25 roster features seven players that have played at a Junior College including Christian Coleman (South Plains), Greg Gordon (Dyersburg State), Marquis Hargrove (Arizona Western), Ja'Borri McGhee (Garden City/South Plains), Yaxel Lendeborg (Arizona Western), and Alejandro Vasquez (Salt Lake). JUCO players accounted for 41.7% of the Blazers' scoring last season and 48.4% of their rebounding.
CRASH THE BOARDS
Last year UAB finished 61st nationally in rebounds per game, grabbing 38.0 per contest. The Blazers exceled on the offensive glass, grabbing 12.9 offensive boards per game, which was 27th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding, grabbing 10.6 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in nine games last season, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
PURCHASE YOUR 2024-25 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB men's basketball season are still available starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's second season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. An overview of the sales timeline can be found here, and fans may request more information here or by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
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 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.
Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men's and women's basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to 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 men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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