The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, January 4
Birmingham, Ala.
5 p.m.
UAB
vs
Wichita State
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BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's basketball hosts Wichita State on Saturday, January 4 in Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
The Blazers enter Wednesday's contest 9-5 overall and 0-2 in conference play, while Wichita State is 6-9 on the season and 0-2 in league play. The game marks the fourth time the two teams have faced each other, and the Shockers lead the all-time series 2-1.
Wichita State is coming off an 93-83 loss at Memphis on Wednesday, while UAB fell at UTSA 67-56 on Wednesday.
Rayne Tucker led the Blazers with 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field and added six rebounds at UTSA. Journey Armstead also scored in double figures with 13 points.
With 8:10 on the clock in the fourth, Maddie Walsh made a layup to tie the score 50-50 and drew a foul for an and one. Walsh made the free throw to give the Blazers their first lead of the game (51-50). The Roadrunners grabbed the lead back and the Green and Gold would lead one more time (54-53) at the 6:41 mark. In the last six minutes of the frame, UAB committed five turnovers, and UTSA went on a 14-2 run to earn the 67-56 win.
UAB shot 42 percent for the game, while the Roadrunners shot 45 percent. The Green and Gold scored 32 points in the paint and 17 points off turnovers.
Walsh leads UAB with 12.7 points per game while Sara Bershers is following behind with 10.1 points. Armstead is averaging 9.7 points while Jade Weathersby is recording 8.7 points per game. Tucker is averaging 8.6 points and Tracey Bershers is registering 6.6 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 8.9 per game.
Offensively, the Shockers are led by Jayla Murray who averages 11.5 points and Salese Blow who records 11.4 points per game.
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.
THERE IS STILL TIME…
As the 2024 giving year comes to a close, we ask you to consider support to UAB Athletics in your year-end contributions. Whether to the Blazer Scholarship Fund or direct support to your favorite UAB team, donations of all size positively impact the UAB student-athlete experience for over 450 Blazers. Click here and give your tax-deductible support today.
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 9-5 overall and 0-2 in conference play, while Wichita State is 6-9 on the season and 0-2 in league play. The game marks the fourth time the two teams have faced each other, and the Shockers lead the all-time series 2-1.
Wichita State is coming off an 93-83 loss at Memphis on Wednesday, while UAB fell at UTSA 67-56 on Wednesday.
Rayne Tucker led the Blazers with 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field and added six rebounds at UTSA. Journey Armstead also scored in double figures with 13 points.
With 8:10 on the clock in the fourth, Maddie Walsh made a layup to tie the score 50-50 and drew a foul for an and one. Walsh made the free throw to give the Blazers their first lead of the game (51-50). The Roadrunners grabbed the lead back and the Green and Gold would lead one more time (54-53) at the 6:41 mark. In the last six minutes of the frame, UAB committed five turnovers, and UTSA went on a 14-2 run to earn the 67-56 win.
UAB shot 42 percent for the game, while the Roadrunners shot 45 percent. The Green and Gold scored 32 points in the paint and 17 points off turnovers.
Walsh leads UAB with 12.7 points per game while Sara Bershers is following behind with 10.1 points. Armstead is averaging 9.7 points while Jade Weathersby is recording 8.7 points per game. Tucker is averaging 8.6 points and Tracey Bershers is registering 6.6 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 8.9 per game.
Offensively, the Shockers are led by Jayla Murray who averages 11.5 points and Salese Blow who records 11.4 points per game.
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.
THERE IS STILL TIME…
As the 2024 giving year comes to a close, we ask you to consider support to UAB Athletics in your year-end contributions. Whether to the Blazer Scholarship Fund or direct support to your favorite UAB team, donations of all size positively impact the UAB student-athlete experience for over 450 Blazers. Click here and give your tax-deductible support today.
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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