The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, February 19
Memphis, Tenn.
7 p.m.
UAB
15-11,6-8AAC
71
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80
Memphis
7-18,5-9AAC
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UAB
23
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Memphis
15
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Women’s Basketball Falls at Memphis
2/19/2025 10:27:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – UAB women's basketball (15-11, 6-8 AAC) fell at Memphis (7-18, 5-9 AAC) by a score of 80-71.
Jade Weathersby led the Blazers with 21 points and eight rebounds. Maddie Walsh registered 12 points, while Sara Bershers tallied 11 points. Eleecia Carter recorded 10 points on the night. Tracey Bershers hit a scorning milestone and earned 500 career points when she made a three in the third quarter.
Carter got the scoring started in the first and was able to make a three with only five seconds taken off the clock. UAB was able to remain in front for the whole quarter and closed out the frame on a 7-0 run to make the score 23-15.
The Green and Gold built their lead to as many as 13 with 8:01 on the clock in the second. The Tigers then started to close in as the score was 34-25 at the 6:02 mark. Memphis then went on a 15-0 run to close out the quarter in the lead at 40-34.
The Tigers scored the first five points of the third before Walsh and Carter were able to get points on the board and make the score 45-39. Memphis then went on a 12-0 run to have its biggest lead of the game at 18 (57-39). The Blazers answered back with a 10-0 run to make the score 57-49 and only be down by eight. To end the third, the Tigers led 65-53.
UAB began an 8-0 at the 8:41 mark to get within one (67-66) of Memphis with 4:52 left to play. The Tigers then scored six points of two made threes to be back in front by seven (73-66) and ultimately earn the 80-71 win.
UP NEXT
The Blazers are back at home to host Tulsa for senior day on Saturday, February 22. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
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.
THE 2025 GIVING YEAR BEGINS…
As we launch into the 2025 giving year, we encourage you to further your support across UAB Athletics and help the Blazers reach new heights in the American Athletic Conference. For more information on ways to show your generosity to Blazer student athletes through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
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.
Jade Weathersby led the Blazers with 21 points and eight rebounds. Maddie Walsh registered 12 points, while Sara Bershers tallied 11 points. Eleecia Carter recorded 10 points on the night. Tracey Bershers hit a scorning milestone and earned 500 career points when she made a three in the third quarter.
Carter got the scoring started in the first and was able to make a three with only five seconds taken off the clock. UAB was able to remain in front for the whole quarter and closed out the frame on a 7-0 run to make the score 23-15.
The Green and Gold built their lead to as many as 13 with 8:01 on the clock in the second. The Tigers then started to close in as the score was 34-25 at the 6:02 mark. Memphis then went on a 15-0 run to close out the quarter in the lead at 40-34.
The Tigers scored the first five points of the third before Walsh and Carter were able to get points on the board and make the score 45-39. Memphis then went on a 12-0 run to have its biggest lead of the game at 18 (57-39). The Blazers answered back with a 10-0 run to make the score 57-49 and only be down by eight. To end the third, the Tigers led 65-53.
UAB began an 8-0 at the 8:41 mark to get within one (67-66) of Memphis with 4:52 left to play. The Tigers then scored six points of two made threes to be back in front by seven (73-66) and ultimately earn the 80-71 win.
UP NEXT
The Blazers are back at home to host Tulsa for senior day on Saturday, February 22. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
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.
THE 2025 GIVING YEAR BEGINS…
As we launch into the 2025 giving year, we encourage you to further your support across UAB Athletics and help the Blazers reach new heights in the American Athletic Conference. For more information on ways to show your generosity to Blazer student athletes through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
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.
Team Stats
UAB
Mem
FG%
.435
.441
3FG%
.323
.400
FT%
.333
.800
RB
35
43
TO
17
10
STL
7
11
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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