The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, January 22
Birmingham, Ala.
6 p.m.
UAB
vs
Rice
Women’s Basketball Hosts Rice for Midweek Matchup
1/21/2025 10:22:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's basketball is back in Bartow Arena on Wednesday, January 22 to host Rice. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
The Blazers enter Wednesday's contest 12-7 overall and 3-4 in conference play, while the Owls are 10-8 on the season and 3-3 in league play. The game marks the 25th time the two teams have faced each other, and Rice leads the all-time series 13-11.
The Owls are coming off a 65-56 win against East Carolina on Saturday, while UAB fell to UTSA 73-63 on Saturday.
Jade Weathersby scored 15 points while Sara Bershers registered 10 points. The Blazers shot 40 percent for the game and the Roadrunners shot 43 percent. UAB scored 24 points in the paint, 22 bench points and 12 points off turnovers.
In the fourth, UAB's offense shot 57 percent to cut into the Roadrunners 16-point lead after the third, while the Blazers defense held UTSA to shooting 28 percent. Eleecia Carter made a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to get within eight at 71-63, but the Roadrunners made both free throws after being fouled to win by 10 points.
Weathersby scored eight points in the fourth to help break into UTSA's lead, while Carter tallied six points and Genevive Wedemeyer recorded five points.
Maddie Walsh leads UAB with 12.8 points per game while Journey Armstead is following behind with 10.8 points. S. Bershers is averaging 9.1 points while Weathersby is recording 8.9 points per game. Tracey Bershers is registering 6.1 points and Molly Moffitt is averaging 4.8 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 8.7 per game.
Offensively, Rice is led by Malia Fisher (11.4 ppg), Dominique Ennis (10.8 ppg) and Victoria Flores (9.1 ppg).
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
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 starting today 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.
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
For more information on the UAB women's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_WBBALL on Twitter and Instagram.
Tickets for games can be purchased by clicking here.
The Blazers enter Wednesday's contest 12-7 overall and 3-4 in conference play, while the Owls are 10-8 on the season and 3-3 in league play. The game marks the 25th time the two teams have faced each other, and Rice leads the all-time series 13-11.
The Owls are coming off a 65-56 win against East Carolina on Saturday, while UAB fell to UTSA 73-63 on Saturday.
Jade Weathersby scored 15 points while Sara Bershers registered 10 points. The Blazers shot 40 percent for the game and the Roadrunners shot 43 percent. UAB scored 24 points in the paint, 22 bench points and 12 points off turnovers.
In the fourth, UAB's offense shot 57 percent to cut into the Roadrunners 16-point lead after the third, while the Blazers defense held UTSA to shooting 28 percent. Eleecia Carter made a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to get within eight at 71-63, but the Roadrunners made both free throws after being fouled to win by 10 points.
Weathersby scored eight points in the fourth to help break into UTSA's lead, while Carter tallied six points and Genevive Wedemeyer recorded five points.
Maddie Walsh leads UAB with 12.8 points per game while Journey Armstead is following behind with 10.8 points. S. Bershers is averaging 9.1 points while Weathersby is recording 8.9 points per game. Tracey Bershers is registering 6.1 points and Molly Moffitt is averaging 4.8 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 8.7 per game.
Offensively, Rice is led by Malia Fisher (11.4 ppg), Dominique Ennis (10.8 ppg) and Victoria Flores (9.1 ppg).
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
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 starting today 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.
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
For more information on the UAB women's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_WBBALL on Twitter and Instagram.
Tickets for games can be purchased by clicking here.
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