The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, March 3
Memphis, Tenn.
4:30 p.m.
UAB
at
Memphis
Photo by: Sully Ortega
MBB Travels to Face Memphis on Sunday
3/2/2024 12:46:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball travels to Memphis on Sunday to face the Tigers for the second time this season. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m. CT.
WATCH
Sunday's contest will air on ESPN2 with Mike Corey and Mark Adams on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
Memphis leads the all-time series 39-12, including a 23-2 advantage at home. The Blazers took the first meeting of the season, 97-88. Yaxel Lendeborg led UAB with 23 points and 16 rebounds in the win while Eric Gaines added 20 points and four assists.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell to Wichita State on Wednesday at home, 74-66. Alejandro Vasquez had 18 of his 22 points in the first half while Yaxel Lendeborg nearly helped the Blazers erase a 19-point second half deficit with 20 points and 15 rebounds.
YAX SEASON
Yaxel Lendeborg has become a dominant force in his debut season at UAB. The 6'9" forward is averaging 13.9 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game and he is one of 15 players in college basektball averaging a double-double this season. 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 before earned AAC Player of the Week honors for the second time. His 21 boards are the second-most by a Blazer in program history.
MOST WINS OVER FOUR SEASONS
With the Blazers' win over East Carolina on January 20, 2024, Andy Kennedy earned his 90th win at UAB, which is the most by a UAB coach over his first four seasons. Mike Anderson previously held the record with 89 wins from 2002-06. Additionally, Kennedy's tenure marks the most wins over any four year period at UAB, surpassing 1983-87 under Gene Bartow.
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
Sunday's contest will air on ESPN2 with Mike Corey and Mark Adams on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
Memphis leads the all-time series 39-12, including a 23-2 advantage at home. The Blazers took the first meeting of the season, 97-88. Yaxel Lendeborg led UAB with 23 points and 16 rebounds in the win while Eric Gaines added 20 points and four assists.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell to Wichita State on Wednesday at home, 74-66. Alejandro Vasquez had 18 of his 22 points in the first half while Yaxel Lendeborg nearly helped the Blazers erase a 19-point second half deficit with 20 points and 15 rebounds.
YAX SEASON
Yaxel Lendeborg has become a dominant force in his debut season at UAB. The 6'9" forward is averaging 13.9 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game and he is one of 15 players in college basektball averaging a double-double this season. 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 before earned AAC Player of the Week honors for the second time. His 21 boards are the second-most by a Blazer in program history.
MOST WINS OVER FOUR SEASONS
With the Blazers' win over East Carolina on January 20, 2024, Andy Kennedy earned his 90th win at UAB, which is the most by a UAB coach over his first four seasons. Mike Anderson previously held the record with 89 wins from 2002-06. Additionally, Kennedy's tenure marks the most wins over any four year period at UAB, surpassing 1983-87 under Gene Bartow.
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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