The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, February 18
Birmingham, Ala.
2 p.m.
UAB
vs
North Texas
Photo by: Sully Ortega
The Blazers Host North Texas on Sunday
2/17/2024 11:49:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball (16-8, 8-3 AAC) will host North Texas (14-10, 7-5 AAC) on Sunday at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT.
Sunday's contest is UAB's Kids Takeover Game and fans can purchase four tickets for $40 at this link.
WATCH
Sunday's game will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 9-8 after taking the first meeting of the season in Denton. The Blazers won in overtime 82-79 over the Mean Green. North Texas has won the last four meetings at Bartow Arena.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers went on the road and picked up a win over Tulsa last Sunday, 70-63. Despite struggling from the field, UAB put together a strong defensive effort to hold off the Golden Hurricane. Javian Davis and Yaxel Lendeborg each posted double-doubles while Eric Gaines added 17 points and seven assists.
STOCK RISING
Yaxel Lendeborg is beginning to find his rhythm in his debut season at UAB. The junior forward had a breakout game on the offensive end against Furman where he had 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals, all while shooting 8-for-10 from the field. He earned AAC Player of the Week honors after putting up 24 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in a win over UNC Asheville and followed up that performance with 23 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks at UTSA. Lendeborg put up yet another impressive double-double with 23 points, 16 boards and four assists against No. 19 Memphis. He posted an eye-popping 17 points and 21 rebounds in a win over No. 20 Florida Atlantic. His 21 boards are the second-most by a Blazer in program history. The 6'9" forward is averaging 12.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game early in his career.
GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB ranks 15th in the nation in free throws made per game at 17.7 while ranking 20th nationally in free throw attempts per game with 23.6. UAB shoots free throws at a 74.8 percent clip which ranks 60th in the country.
CRASH THE BOARDS
The Blazers finished the 2022-23 season at No. 2 in the NCAA in rebounds per game at 40.9 and No. 5 in offensive rebounds per game at 13.5 and are once again a top-100 rebounding team. UAB is tied for 58th nationally, grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game. The Blazers excel on the offensive glass, grabbing 13.1 offensive boards per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Blazers in rebounding, grabbing 10.1 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in seven games this season, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets are on sale for as low as $12. Follow this link or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more information.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events 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.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
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 complete 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.
Sunday's contest is UAB's Kids Takeover Game and fans can purchase four tickets for $40 at this link.
WATCH
Sunday's game will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 9-8 after taking the first meeting of the season in Denton. The Blazers won in overtime 82-79 over the Mean Green. North Texas has won the last four meetings at Bartow Arena.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers went on the road and picked up a win over Tulsa last Sunday, 70-63. Despite struggling from the field, UAB put together a strong defensive effort to hold off the Golden Hurricane. Javian Davis and Yaxel Lendeborg each posted double-doubles while Eric Gaines added 17 points and seven assists.
STOCK RISING
Yaxel Lendeborg is beginning to find his rhythm in his debut season at UAB. The junior forward had a breakout game on the offensive end against Furman where he had 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals, all while shooting 8-for-10 from the field. He earned AAC Player of the Week honors after putting up 24 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in a win over UNC Asheville and followed up that performance with 23 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks at UTSA. Lendeborg put up yet another impressive double-double with 23 points, 16 boards and four assists against No. 19 Memphis. He posted an eye-popping 17 points and 21 rebounds in a win over No. 20 Florida Atlantic. His 21 boards are the second-most by a Blazer in program history. The 6'9" forward is averaging 12.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game early in his career.
GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB ranks 15th in the nation in free throws made per game at 17.7 while ranking 20th nationally in free throw attempts per game with 23.6. UAB shoots free throws at a 74.8 percent clip which ranks 60th in the country.
CRASH THE BOARDS
The Blazers finished the 2022-23 season at No. 2 in the NCAA in rebounds per game at 40.9 and No. 5 in offensive rebounds per game at 13.5 and are once again a top-100 rebounding team. UAB is tied for 58th nationally, grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game. The Blazers excel on the offensive glass, grabbing 13.1 offensive boards per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Blazers in rebounding, grabbing 10.1 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in seven games this season, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets are on sale for as low as $12. Follow this link or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more information.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events 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.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
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 complete 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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