The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, December 29
Birmingham, Ala.
2 p.m.
UAB
vs
Temple
Women’s Basketball Hosts Temple to Open AAC Play on Sunday
12/28/2024 11:02:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – After a successful non-conference slate, the UAB women's basketball team opens American Athletic Conference play by hosting Temple on Sunday, December 29 in Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
The Blazers enter Sunday's contest 9-3, while Temple is 6-5 on the season. The game marks the second time the two teams have faced each other, and the Owls lead the all-time series 1-0.
Temple is coming off a 63-89 loss at No. 24 California last Sunday, while UAB defeated Southern Illinois 75-57 last Sunday.
Journey Armstead earned double-digits for the fourth consecutive game and led the Blazers for the second consecutive game with a season-best 19 points at SIU. Maddie Walsh recorded 17 points, while Sara Bershers registered 13 points.
Jade Weathersby led in the rebound category with 12 rebounds. Rayne Tucker came away with eight points and six rebounds.
In the third quarter UAB shot 58 percent, and the Blazers defense held Southern Illinois to shooting 16 percent. For the game the Green and Gold shot 48 percent and held the Salukis to 34 percent. UAB scored 16 points off turnovers and 32 points in the paint.
Walsh leads UAB with 13.2 points per game while Bershers is following behind with 10.8 points. Armstead is averaging 10.3 points while Weathersby is recording 9.5 points per game. Tucker is averaging 8.3 points and Tracey Bershers is registering 7.2 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 9.6 per game.
Offensively, Temple is led by Tiarra East who averages 16.0 points and Tarriyonna Gary who records 9.0 points per game.
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.
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 women's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_WBBALL on Twitter and Instagram.
Tickets for games can be purchased by clicking here.
The Blazers enter Sunday's contest 9-3, while Temple is 6-5 on the season. The game marks the second time the two teams have faced each other, and the Owls lead the all-time series 1-0.
Temple is coming off a 63-89 loss at No. 24 California last Sunday, while UAB defeated Southern Illinois 75-57 last Sunday.
Journey Armstead earned double-digits for the fourth consecutive game and led the Blazers for the second consecutive game with a season-best 19 points at SIU. Maddie Walsh recorded 17 points, while Sara Bershers registered 13 points.
Jade Weathersby led in the rebound category with 12 rebounds. Rayne Tucker came away with eight points and six rebounds.
In the third quarter UAB shot 58 percent, and the Blazers defense held Southern Illinois to shooting 16 percent. For the game the Green and Gold shot 48 percent and held the Salukis to 34 percent. UAB scored 16 points off turnovers and 32 points in the paint.
Walsh leads UAB with 13.2 points per game while Bershers is following behind with 10.8 points. Armstead is averaging 10.3 points while Weathersby is recording 9.5 points per game. Tucker is averaging 8.3 points and Tracey Bershers is registering 7.2 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 9.6 per game.
Offensively, Temple is led by Tiarra East who averages 16.0 points and Tarriyonna Gary who records 9.0 points per game.
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.
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 women's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_WBBALL on Twitter and Instagram.
Tickets for games can be purchased by clicking here.
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