The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, February 19
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
UAB
at
Rice
Photo by: Ken Shepherd
UAB Takes on Rice in Houston on Wednesday
2/18/2025 2:23:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball will travel to Rice on Wednesday to take on the Owls. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.
WATCH
Wednesday's game vs. Rice will stream live on ESPN+ with Randy McIlvoy and Austyn Ivey on the call with Abby Christpherson as the sideline reporter.
LISTEN
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 21-4, including an 8-2 mark in Houston. The Owls took last year's meeting in Birmingham by a score of 94-71.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers downed South Florida at home by a score of 85-78 to complete the season sweep of the Bulls. Yaxel Lendeborg scored 21 points, grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds and blocked a season-high six shots while Ja'Borri McGhee scored 20 points and had three assists.
YAX SEASON
Yaxel Lendeborg is posting even more impressive numbers during his second year at UAB. He is averaging 17.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.2 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. He has also shown his ability to find his teammates, recording five or more assists in 13 games this season, including a streak of seven-straight games with at least five assists. Lendeborg set the UAB program record with 36 career double-doubles and has 17 on the season, just two shy of his single-season program record that he set last season.
JUCO DAWGS
UAB has embraced the JUCO ranks during Andy Kennedy's time in Birmingham and the 2024-25 roster features seven players that have played at a Junior College including Christian Coleman (South Plains), Greg Gordon (Dyersburg State), Marquis Hargrove (Arizona Western), Ja'Borri McGhee (Garden City/South Plains), Yaxel Lendeborg (Arizona Western), and Alejandro Vasquez (Salt Lake). JUCO players accounted for 41.7% of the Blazers' scoring last season and 48.4% of their rebounding. So far this season, JUCO players have accounted for 69.8% of the Blazers' scoring and 63.1% of their rebounding.
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 vs. Rice will stream live on ESPN+ with Randy McIlvoy and Austyn Ivey on the call with Abby Christpherson as the sideline reporter.
LISTEN
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 21-4, including an 8-2 mark in Houston. The Owls took last year's meeting in Birmingham by a score of 94-71.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers downed South Florida at home by a score of 85-78 to complete the season sweep of the Bulls. Yaxel Lendeborg scored 21 points, grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds and blocked a season-high six shots while Ja'Borri McGhee scored 20 points and had three assists.
YAX SEASON
Yaxel Lendeborg is posting even more impressive numbers during his second year at UAB. He is averaging 17.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.2 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. He has also shown his ability to find his teammates, recording five or more assists in 13 games this season, including a streak of seven-straight games with at least five assists. Lendeborg set the UAB program record with 36 career double-doubles and has 17 on the season, just two shy of his single-season program record that he set last season.
JUCO DAWGS
UAB has embraced the JUCO ranks during Andy Kennedy's time in Birmingham and the 2024-25 roster features seven players that have played at a Junior College including Christian Coleman (South Plains), Greg Gordon (Dyersburg State), Marquis Hargrove (Arizona Western), Ja'Borri McGhee (Garden City/South Plains), Yaxel Lendeborg (Arizona Western), and Alejandro Vasquez (Salt Lake). JUCO players accounted for 41.7% of the Blazers' scoring last season and 48.4% of their rebounding. So far this season, JUCO players have accounted for 69.8% of the Blazers' scoring and 63.1% of their rebounding.
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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