The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, December 8
Auburn, Ala.
2 p.m.
UAB
at
Auburn
Women’s Basketball Travels to Auburn
12/7/2024 9:54:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's basketball travels to face Auburn on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and will air live on SEC Network+.
The Blazers enter Sunday's contest 5-2, while Auburn is 6-3 on the season. The game marks the 36th time the two teams have faced each other, and the Tigers lead the all-time series 30-5.
Auburn is coming off a 66-57 victory at Virginia on Thursday night, while UAB earned an 87-66 win against Southern Miss last Sunday.
Maddie Walsh led four players in double figures against Southern Miss with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting in the paint and 4-of-6 from behind the arc. Tracey Bershers went 4-of-5 in field goals and 3-of-4 from the long range to collect 12 points. Rayne Tucker also recorded 12 points and went 6-of-8 in the field. Sara Bershers registered 11 points on the afternoon.
Jade Weathersby tallied 11 rebounds to go along with eight points, while Journey Armstead matched her career-high 11 assists. Ashton Elley recorded a season-best nine points and Eleecia Carter came away with a season-high eight points.
The Blazers shot 56 percent for the game and shot 53 percent from behind the arc, whole holding the Golden Eagles to shooting 38 percent.
Walsh leads UAB with 13.0 points per game while Weathersby is following behind with 11.1. Sara Bershers is averaging 9.3 points per game and Tucker is recording 9.1. Armstead is registering 9.0 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 10.4 rebounds per game.
Offensively, Auburn is led by Taliah Scott who averages 20.3 points per game, DeYona Gaston (19.9 ppg) and Celia Sumbame (10.4 ppg).
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.
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 Sunday's contest 5-2, while Auburn is 6-3 on the season. The game marks the 36th time the two teams have faced each other, and the Tigers lead the all-time series 30-5.
Auburn is coming off a 66-57 victory at Virginia on Thursday night, while UAB earned an 87-66 win against Southern Miss last Sunday.
Maddie Walsh led four players in double figures against Southern Miss with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting in the paint and 4-of-6 from behind the arc. Tracey Bershers went 4-of-5 in field goals and 3-of-4 from the long range to collect 12 points. Rayne Tucker also recorded 12 points and went 6-of-8 in the field. Sara Bershers registered 11 points on the afternoon.
Jade Weathersby tallied 11 rebounds to go along with eight points, while Journey Armstead matched her career-high 11 assists. Ashton Elley recorded a season-best nine points and Eleecia Carter came away with a season-high eight points.
The Blazers shot 56 percent for the game and shot 53 percent from behind the arc, whole holding the Golden Eagles to shooting 38 percent.
Walsh leads UAB with 13.0 points per game while Weathersby is following behind with 11.1. Sara Bershers is averaging 9.3 points per game and Tucker is recording 9.1. Armstead is registering 9.0 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 10.4 rebounds per game.
Offensively, Auburn is led by Taliah Scott who averages 20.3 points per game, DeYona Gaston (19.9 ppg) and Celia Sumbame (10.4 ppg).
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.
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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