The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, January 29
Tulsa, Okla.
7 p.m.
UAB
at
Tulsa
Photo by: Sully Ortega
The Blazers Travel to Tulsa on Wednesday
1/28/2025 11:34:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball will hit the road for a second-straight game, traveling to Tulsa to take on the Golden Hurricane on Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.
WATCH
Wednesday's game will stream live on ESPN+ with Chad McKee and Pooh Williamson on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers lead the all-time series by a 11-7 margin after winning the first meeting between the two teams by a score of 83-51 in Birmingham. The series is split at 4-4 in games played at Tulsa.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell to No. 24 Memphis by a score of 100-77. Efrem "Butta" Johnson and Bradley Ezewiro were the bright spots for UAB, scoring 21 and 19 points, respectively. Yaxel Lendeborg also added a double-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
TONY TONEY TIME
Senior guard Tony Toney has been a spark for the Blazers during his fifth year in Birmingham. The Huntsville native is averaging 8.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 48.8% from the field, 43.3% from three and 95.2% from the free throw line. Toney had a huge game in the Blazers' win at South Florida, scoring 18 points while shooting 4-for-6 from three.
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 the season, Johnson had a breakout game against High Point where he matched his career high of 21 points and hit five three-pointers. He then put together another career performance with 21 points at No. 24 Memphis while hitting five threes.
CRASH THE BOARDS
This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 10th in the country in rebounds per contest with 40.9. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.7 offensive boards per game, which is ninth in the nation. The Blazers grab 38.7 percent of their misses on the offensive end. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in 12 games as a Blazer, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
FAMILY FOUR PACK
For UAB's upcoming home game against Charlotte on Saturday, February 1, fans can purchase a Family Four Pack of tickets, getting four tickets for $40 at this link.
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
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
WATCH
Wednesday's game will stream live on ESPN+ with Chad McKee and Pooh Williamson on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers lead the all-time series by a 11-7 margin after winning the first meeting between the two teams by a score of 83-51 in Birmingham. The series is split at 4-4 in games played at Tulsa.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell to No. 24 Memphis by a score of 100-77. Efrem "Butta" Johnson and Bradley Ezewiro were the bright spots for UAB, scoring 21 and 19 points, respectively. Yaxel Lendeborg also added a double-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
TONY TONEY TIME
Senior guard Tony Toney has been a spark for the Blazers during his fifth year in Birmingham. The Huntsville native is averaging 8.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 48.8% from the field, 43.3% from three and 95.2% from the free throw line. Toney had a huge game in the Blazers' win at South Florida, scoring 18 points while shooting 4-for-6 from three.
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 the season, Johnson had a breakout game against High Point where he matched his career high of 21 points and hit five three-pointers. He then put together another career performance with 21 points at No. 24 Memphis while hitting five threes.
CRASH THE BOARDS
This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 10th in the country in rebounds per contest with 40.9. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.7 offensive boards per game, which is ninth in the nation. The Blazers grab 38.7 percent of their misses on the offensive end. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in 12 games as a Blazer, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
FAMILY FOUR PACK
For UAB's upcoming home game against Charlotte on Saturday, February 1, fans can purchase a Family Four Pack of tickets, getting four tickets for $40 at this link.
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
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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