UAB Men’s Basketball Takes on UTSA

BIRMINGHAM – UAB Men's Basketball (11-7, 4-1 AAC) will host UTSA (8-9, 2-3 AAC) on Tuesday night at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.

UAB employees can purchase $10 tickets for the Blazers' game against the Roadrunners by contacting the Ticket Office. UAB students are eligible to participate in the Big Money Giveaway by entering a drawing at the game.

WATCH
Tuesday's contest will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom (pxp) and Mo Finley (analyst) on the call.

LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.

SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series over the Roadrunners, 13-5. The Blazers have won each of the last five meetings with UTSA and are 6-1 overall during Andy Kennedy's tenure.

LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up their second-straight road win at South Florida on Wednesday. Christian Coleman scored 21 points while Tony Toney added 18 as UAB downed the Bulls, 92-83.

YEAR TWO YAX
Yaxel Lendeborg is posting even more impressive numbers during his second year at UAB. He is averaging 16.4 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists so far this season for the Blazers, leading the team in each category. He is the third Blazer (Carlos Williams, Andy Kennedy) to open a season with three straight games with at least 20 points. Lendeborg earned AAC Player of the Week honors after averaging 23.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists in a pair of wins over Tulane and Florida Atlantic.

APPROACHING HISTORY
The Blazers have won 112 games over the last five seasons, approaching a program record for the most wins over any five-year stretch. The previous record of 117 was set from 1981-1986.

SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
One of the few homegrown players on the UAB roster that did not transfer in from another school, Efrem "Butta" Johnson had a breakout year in 2023-24. Johnson upped his scoring average from 3.5 points per game during his freshman season to 11.2 as a sophomore while taking a much larger role. He hit a team-high 56 three-point field goals while shooting at a .359 clip in 2023-24. After a slow start to this season, Johnson had a breakout game against High Point where he matched his career high of 21 points and hit five three-pointers.

GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers were one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe in 2023-24, finishing eighth in the country in free throws made per game at 17.8. This year, the Blazers are again getting to the free throw line at a high rate. UAB is 90th in the nation with 15.4 free throws made per game and 73rd in the country at 75.1 percent from the charity stripe.

GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
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 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.

Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men's and women's basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.

BLAZER BOOSTERS
Blazer Nation, thank you for your continued generosity in providing the best experience for Blazer student-athletes as they strive to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference in the Birmingham community. Each gift received plays a significant role in the growth of UAB Athletics. As we launch the 2025 giving year, go to Blazerboosters.com to explore more opportunities to impact Blazer student-athletes or to start your 2025 support.

FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
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UAB Men’s Basketball Takes on UTSA

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Players Mentioned

Christian Coleman

Yaxel Lendeborg

Tony Toney

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