The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Monday, February 3
Birmingham, Ala.
8 p.m.
UAB
vs
North Texas
Photo by: Ken Shepherd
UAB Hosts North Texas for White Out
2/2/2025 2:24:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball is set to host North Texas on Monday night at Bartow Arena for a white out. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CT.
Fans are encouraged to wear white, and the first 1,000 to enter the arena 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.
WATCH
Monday night's game will air on ESPN2 as a part of Big Monday with Tom Hart and Dane Bradshaw 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 10-9, though the Mean Green lead 4-3 in their meetings in Birmingham. North Texas won the first matchup this season as Atin Wright hit a three at the buzzer to give the Mean Green the 78-75 win in Denton.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up a 96-78 win over Charlotte on Saturday afternoon at Bartow Arena. Alejandro Vasquez scored 26 points while Yaxel Lendeborg recorded his 14th double-double of the season with 22 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and two blocks.
YAX SEASON
Yaxel Lendeborg is posting even more impressive numbers during his second year at UAB. He is averaging 17.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.4 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 regularly, recording five or more assists in 13 games this season, including a streak of seven-straight games with at least 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 8.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 49.6% from the field, 41.9% from three and 90.9% 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. He then added 15 points and six rebounds in a win over Charlotte.
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 40.8. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.6 offensive boards per game, which is ninth in the nation. The Blazers grab 38.5 percent of their misses on the offensive end, which is the ninth best rate in the country. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game and is again averaging double figures on the glass. 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.
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.
Fans are encouraged to wear white, and the first 1,000 to enter the arena 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.
WATCH
Monday night's game will air on ESPN2 as a part of Big Monday with Tom Hart and Dane Bradshaw 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 10-9, though the Mean Green lead 4-3 in their meetings in Birmingham. North Texas won the first matchup this season as Atin Wright hit a three at the buzzer to give the Mean Green the 78-75 win in Denton.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up a 96-78 win over Charlotte on Saturday afternoon at Bartow Arena. Alejandro Vasquez scored 26 points while Yaxel Lendeborg recorded his 14th double-double of the season with 22 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and two blocks.
YAX SEASON
Yaxel Lendeborg is posting even more impressive numbers during his second year at UAB. He is averaging 17.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.4 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 regularly, recording five or more assists in 13 games this season, including a streak of seven-straight games with at least 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 8.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 49.6% from the field, 41.9% from three and 90.9% 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. He then added 15 points and six rebounds in a win over Charlotte.
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 40.8. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.6 offensive boards per game, which is ninth in the nation. The Blazers grab 38.5 percent of their misses on the offensive end, which is the ninth best rate in the country. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game and is again averaging double figures on the glass. 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.
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.
Players Mentioned
Forward
/ Men's Basketball
Guard
/ Men's Basketball
Guard
/ Men's BasketballCoffee with Coach | 2025 Week 4
Tuesday, September 16
UAB Athletics Live Stream
Monday, September 15
UAB Football Postgame Press Conference | Akron
Sunday, September 14
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 3
Tuesday, September 09
