The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, December 18
Birmingham, Ala.
6:30 p.m.
UAB
vs
Alabama A&M
UAB Hosts Alabama A&M on Wednesday
12/17/2024 1:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball will host Alabama A&M on Wednesday night at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series over the Bulldogs 15-0 with a 13-0 advantage at home. The Blazers won last year's meeting by a score of 93-82 in Huntsville.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB led by as many as 27 points against Arkansas State, but the Blazers could not hang on, falling 98-89 to the Red Wolves in overtime. Yaxel Lendeborg had 22 points, 12 rebounds and four assists while Tyren Moore added 22 points of his own.
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. This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 26th in the country in rebounds per contest with 41.1. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.6 offensive boards per game, which is 15th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in 12 games as a Blazer, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
FAST PACED, HIGH POWERED OFFENSE
Tempo has often been a theme of Andy Kennedy's teams and the 2024-25 roster has continued that. The Blazers rank 62nd in the country in tempo while scoring 84.6 points per game, which is 29th nationally. UAB slowed its tempo a bit last season, ranking only 158th in the nation in the category after ranking 31st in the year prior.
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. So far this season, JUCO players have accounted for 71.3% of the Blazers' scoring and 61.1% of their rebounding.
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.
THERE IS STILL TIME
As the 2024 giving year comes to a close, we ask you to consider support to UAB Athletics in your year-end contributions. Whether to the Blazer Scholarship Fund or direct support to your favorite UAB team, donations of all size positively impact the UAB student-athlete experience for over 450 Blazers. Click here and give your tax-deductible support today.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series over the Bulldogs 15-0 with a 13-0 advantage at home. The Blazers won last year's meeting by a score of 93-82 in Huntsville.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB led by as many as 27 points against Arkansas State, but the Blazers could not hang on, falling 98-89 to the Red Wolves in overtime. Yaxel Lendeborg had 22 points, 12 rebounds and four assists while Tyren Moore added 22 points of his own.
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. This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 26th in the country in rebounds per contest with 41.1. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.6 offensive boards per game, which is 15th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in 12 games as a Blazer, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
FAST PACED, HIGH POWERED OFFENSE
Tempo has often been a theme of Andy Kennedy's teams and the 2024-25 roster has continued that. The Blazers rank 62nd in the country in tempo while scoring 84.6 points per game, which is 29th nationally. UAB slowed its tempo a bit last season, ranking only 158th in the nation in the category after ranking 31st in the year prior.
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. So far this season, JUCO players have accounted for 71.3% of the Blazers' scoring and 61.1% of their rebounding.
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.
THERE IS STILL TIME
As the 2024 giving year comes to a close, we ask you to consider support to UAB Athletics in your year-end contributions. Whether to the Blazer Scholarship Fund or direct support to your favorite UAB team, donations of all size positively impact the UAB student-athlete experience for over 450 Blazers. Click here and give your tax-deductible support today.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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