The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, March 10
Birmingham, Ala.
2 p.m.
UAB
vs
SMU
Photo by: Sully Ortega
MBB Hosts SMU in Crucial Senior Day Matchup
3/9/2024 1:42:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball will host SMU on Sunday in its regular season finale for Senior Day. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at Bartow Arena. The winner of Sunday's game will capture the 4-seed in the AAC Tournament, earning a double-bye.
UAB will recognize three seniors prior to the game in Javian Davis, Jon Coleman and Seth Sigmon.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers lead the all-time series 9-3 but fell in the teams' first meeting this sesaon. UAB led by as many as 12 points in the second half, but could not hold off the Mustangs' late rally, falling 72-69.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB put together its most dominant performance of the season on Thursday night in Philadelphia. The Blazers downed Temple, 100-72, as four different players scored at least 17 points. Christian Coleman had his best game as a Blazers with a career high 19 points and seven rebounds while Eric Gaines and Yaxel Lendeborg each posted double-doubles.
STEPPING UP
Highlight-reel plays marked Eric Gaines' first season in Birmingham with two SportsCenter Top Ten appearances and numerous high-flying dunks. After averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 assists per game, Gaines has played an even larger role this year as the only returning player to average double-digit points per game last season. Gaines has upped his scoring numbers while maintaining his defensive prowess this season for UAB, averaging 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game. He scored 17 points and dished out 10 assists in a win over Temple, his third 10-assist outing of the year. Gaines is tied for No. 32 in the nation with 5.3 assists per game.
VETERAN PRESENCE
Javian Davis enters his final year of eligibility in 2023-24 and is primed to play a big role on this year's UAB team. Davis averaged 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last season while splitting time with Trey Jemison. Davis opened the 2023-24 season with a career performance against Bradley, scoring 20 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and securing four steals while shooting 8-for-9 from the field. Davis has set a career high in points twice this season against Middle Tennessee with 21 and Montevallo with 22.
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 62nd nationally, grabbing 38.0 rebounds per game. The Blazers excel on the offensive glass, grabbing 12.9 offensive boards per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Blazers in rebounding, grabbing 10.2 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in eight 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.
UAB will recognize three seniors prior to the game in Javian Davis, Jon Coleman and Seth Sigmon.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers lead the all-time series 9-3 but fell in the teams' first meeting this sesaon. UAB led by as many as 12 points in the second half, but could not hold off the Mustangs' late rally, falling 72-69.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB put together its most dominant performance of the season on Thursday night in Philadelphia. The Blazers downed Temple, 100-72, as four different players scored at least 17 points. Christian Coleman had his best game as a Blazers with a career high 19 points and seven rebounds while Eric Gaines and Yaxel Lendeborg each posted double-doubles.
STEPPING UP
Highlight-reel plays marked Eric Gaines' first season in Birmingham with two SportsCenter Top Ten appearances and numerous high-flying dunks. After averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 assists per game, Gaines has played an even larger role this year as the only returning player to average double-digit points per game last season. Gaines has upped his scoring numbers while maintaining his defensive prowess this season for UAB, averaging 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game. He scored 17 points and dished out 10 assists in a win over Temple, his third 10-assist outing of the year. Gaines is tied for No. 32 in the nation with 5.3 assists per game.
VETERAN PRESENCE
Javian Davis enters his final year of eligibility in 2023-24 and is primed to play a big role on this year's UAB team. Davis averaged 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last season while splitting time with Trey Jemison. Davis opened the 2023-24 season with a career performance against Bradley, scoring 20 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and securing four steals while shooting 8-for-9 from the field. Davis has set a career high in points twice this season against Middle Tennessee with 21 and Montevallo with 22.
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 62nd nationally, grabbing 38.0 rebounds per game. The Blazers excel on the offensive glass, grabbing 12.9 offensive boards per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Blazers in rebounding, grabbing 10.2 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in eight 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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