The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, February 1
Birmingham, Ala.
1 p.m.
UAB
vs
Charlotte
Photo by: Sully Ortega
UAB Men’s Basketball Hosts Charlotte on Saturday
1/31/2025 2:10:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball will host Charlotte on Saturday afternoon at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. CT.
The Blazers' game against the 49ers is Kids Takeover Day, which will include a Baby Race at halftime. Fans can purchase four tickets for $40 through this link.
WATCH
Saturday's game will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley 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 34-20, including a 16-5 record at home against the 49ers. Only one of the last six meetings have been at Bartow Arena.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers got back on track with a 78-68 win at Tulsa on Wednesday night. Yaxel Lendeborg was dominant in the win, scoring 28 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, dishing out six assists and blocking four shots.
CRASH THE BOARDS
This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 11th in the country in rebounds per contest with 40.9. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.6 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.
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 61st in the nation with 15.9 free throws made per game and 51st in the country at 75.7 percent from the charity stripe.
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.
BIG MONDAY WHITE OUT VS. NORTH TEXAS
The Blazers will be back in action for a white out at Bartow Arena on Monday night against North Texas at 8 p.m. CT for a Big Monday game on ESPN2. Fans are encouraged to wear white and the first 1,000 fans will receive a free white T-Shirt courtesy of ADPH. It will also be student appreciation night and UAB students will have the chance to enter drawings for a pair of Apple AirPods Max Headphones, an Apple Watch Series 10, a Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler, a pair of Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Smart Sunglasses, and a $250 Visa Gift Card.
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.
The Blazers' game against the 49ers is Kids Takeover Day, which will include a Baby Race at halftime. Fans can purchase four tickets for $40 through this link.
WATCH
Saturday's game will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley 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 34-20, including a 16-5 record at home against the 49ers. Only one of the last six meetings have been at Bartow Arena.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers got back on track with a 78-68 win at Tulsa on Wednesday night. Yaxel Lendeborg was dominant in the win, scoring 28 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, dishing out six assists and blocking four shots.
CRASH THE BOARDS
This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 11th in the country in rebounds per contest with 40.9. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.6 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.
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 61st in the nation with 15.9 free throws made per game and 51st in the country at 75.7 percent from the charity stripe.
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.
BIG MONDAY WHITE OUT VS. NORTH TEXAS
The Blazers will be back in action for a white out at Bartow Arena on Monday night against North Texas at 8 p.m. CT for a Big Monday game on ESPN2. Fans are encouraged to wear white and the first 1,000 fans will receive a free white T-Shirt courtesy of ADPH. It will also be student appreciation night and UAB students will have the chance to enter drawings for a pair of Apple AirPods Max Headphones, an Apple Watch Series 10, a Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler, a pair of Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Smart Sunglasses, and a $250 Visa Gift Card.
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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