The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, February 25
New Orleans, La.
3 p.m.
UAB
at
Tulane
UAB Looks to Bounce Back at Tulane
2/24/2024 10:36:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball will head to New Orleans on Sunday afternoon to face Tulane. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT.
WATCH
The game will air on ESPN2 with Dave Neal and Perry Clark on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Mo Finley will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 25-13 after taking the first matchup of the season in Birmingham. The Blazers defeated the Green Wave 83-69 at Bartow Arena as Alejandro Vasquez scored 28 points and grabbed six rebounds in the win. Yaxel Lendeborg added 11 points and grabbed 18 rebounds.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers struggled against Rice on Wednesday night at Bartow Arena, falling 94-71. Rice's 94 points are the most UAB has allowed since the 2020-21 season and the most by an opponent at Bartow Arena since the 2018-19 season. Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season.
SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
Efrem "Butta" Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last year while shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and has taken on a much larger role in year two. Johnson scored 17 points against Clemson early this season while adding three rebounds and three assists. Johnson stepped up once again in the clutch against UTSA, scoring the final 10 points, including the game-winner with two seconds to go. "Butta" put up 15 points and dished out a career high six assists in a win over Tulane before matching his career high of 18 against North Texas. The sophomore guard scored a career best 20 points on the road at SMU before hitting a dagger three against No. 20 Florida Atlantic in overtime.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 121 shots over 26 games this season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 54 rejections. Lendeborg's 53 blocks are tied for 28th in the nation and he ranks second in the American Conference. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Nine different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
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 58th nationally, grabbing 38.4 rebounds per game. The Blazers excel on the offensive glass, grabbing 13.3 offensive boards per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Blazers in rebounding, grabbing 10.0 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.
WATCH
The game will air on ESPN2 with Dave Neal and Perry Clark on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Mo Finley will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 25-13 after taking the first matchup of the season in Birmingham. The Blazers defeated the Green Wave 83-69 at Bartow Arena as Alejandro Vasquez scored 28 points and grabbed six rebounds in the win. Yaxel Lendeborg added 11 points and grabbed 18 rebounds.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers struggled against Rice on Wednesday night at Bartow Arena, falling 94-71. Rice's 94 points are the most UAB has allowed since the 2020-21 season and the most by an opponent at Bartow Arena since the 2018-19 season. Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season.
SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
Efrem "Butta" Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last year while shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and has taken on a much larger role in year two. Johnson scored 17 points against Clemson early this season while adding three rebounds and three assists. Johnson stepped up once again in the clutch against UTSA, scoring the final 10 points, including the game-winner with two seconds to go. "Butta" put up 15 points and dished out a career high six assists in a win over Tulane before matching his career high of 18 against North Texas. The sophomore guard scored a career best 20 points on the road at SMU before hitting a dagger three against No. 20 Florida Atlantic in overtime.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 121 shots over 26 games this season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 54 rejections. Lendeborg's 53 blocks are tied for 28th in the nation and he ranks second in the American Conference. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Nine different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
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 58th nationally, grabbing 38.4 rebounds per game. The Blazers excel on the offensive glass, grabbing 13.3 offensive boards per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Blazers in rebounding, grabbing 10.0 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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