The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, December 18
Birmingham, Ala.
11 a.m.
UAB
vs
New Orleans
UAB Hosts New Orleans on Wednesday
12/17/2024 2:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's basketball hosts New Orleans on Wednesday morning. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
The Blazers enter Wednesday's contest 6-3, while New Orleans is 0-7 on the season. The game marks the fourth time the two teams have faced each other, and the Privateers lead the all-time series 2-1. The last matchup between the teams was November 30, 1985.
New Orleans is coming off an 84-58 loss at Baylor last Friday, while UAB defeated Alcorn State 76-51 on Sunday.
Jade Weathersby led the Blazers with 16 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double against ASU. The double-double marked Weathersby's sixth of the season. Sara Bershers registered 13 points, while Journey Armstead added 10 points, five assists and four rebounds.
The Green and Gold built the biggest lead in the fourth quarter at 28 points. The Blazers scored 40 points in the second half and shot 50 percent.
UAB scored 26 points in the paint and 24 points off turnovers. For the game, UAB shot 48 percent while holding Alcorn State to 36 percent. The Green and Gold out-rebounded ASU 42-23.
Walsh leads UAB with 12.4 points per game while Jade Weathersby is following behind with 11.1. Sara Bershers is averaging 10.3 points per game and Rayne Tucker is recording 8.9. Journey Armstead is registering 8.6 points per game and Tracey Bershers is averaging 8.3 points. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 9.6 rebounds per game.
Offensively, New Orleans is led by Jayla Kimbrough who averages 12.1 points per game, Nora Francois (10.7 ppg) and Alexis Calderon (8.3 ppg).
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.
The Blazers enter Wednesday's contest 6-3, while New Orleans is 0-7 on the season. The game marks the fourth time the two teams have faced each other, and the Privateers lead the all-time series 2-1. The last matchup between the teams was November 30, 1985.
New Orleans is coming off an 84-58 loss at Baylor last Friday, while UAB defeated Alcorn State 76-51 on Sunday.
Jade Weathersby led the Blazers with 16 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double against ASU. The double-double marked Weathersby's sixth of the season. Sara Bershers registered 13 points, while Journey Armstead added 10 points, five assists and four rebounds.
The Green and Gold built the biggest lead in the fourth quarter at 28 points. The Blazers scored 40 points in the second half and shot 50 percent.
UAB scored 26 points in the paint and 24 points off turnovers. For the game, UAB shot 48 percent while holding Alcorn State to 36 percent. The Green and Gold out-rebounded ASU 42-23.
Walsh leads UAB with 12.4 points per game while Jade Weathersby is following behind with 11.1. Sara Bershers is averaging 10.3 points per game and Rayne Tucker is recording 8.9. Journey Armstead is registering 8.6 points per game and Tracey Bershers is averaging 8.3 points. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 9.6 rebounds per game.
Offensively, New Orleans is led by Jayla Kimbrough who averages 12.1 points per game, Nora Francois (10.7 ppg) and Alexis Calderon (8.3 ppg).
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.
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