The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Tuesday, February 25
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
UAB
15-13,6-10AAC
48
at
73
Rice
14-14,7-9AAC
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UAB
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WBB Drops Road Contest at Rice
2/26/2025 12:43:00 AM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON, Texas – UAB women's basketball (15-13, 6-10 AAC) fell on the road 73-48 at Rice (14-14, 7-9 ACC) on Tuesday night.
Jade Weathersby led the Blazers with 13 points and eight rebounds while Eleecia Carter recorded 12 points.
In the first quarter the game was tied 6-6 at the 7:13 mark, but the Owls scored the next six point to lead 12-6. With the help of Genevive Wedemeyer and Tracey Bershers, UAB was able to make it a two-point game at 13-11 to close out the first.
Rice used a 19-3 for the majority of the second quarter to have a 19-point lead at 35-16 going into halftime.
The Blazers scored the first six points of the third to cut into the Owls lead and make the score 35-22. Both teams went back and forth but Rice used a 13-2 run to have a 21-point lead (50-29). Weathersby made a layup with 50 seconds, and no one scored the rest of the quarter to make the contest 50-31 heading into the final frame.
The Owls were able to build on their lead in the fourth and had their biggest lead of the game at 30 with 3:08 remaining. UAB was able to score 17 points and shoot 37 percent, but Rice had already built a significant lead to earn the 25-point win.
UP NEXT
The Blazers travel to Denton, Texas to face North Texas on Saturday, March 1 for their last regular season road game. 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 13 points and eight rebounds while Eleecia Carter recorded 12 points.
In the first quarter the game was tied 6-6 at the 7:13 mark, but the Owls scored the next six point to lead 12-6. With the help of Genevive Wedemeyer and Tracey Bershers, UAB was able to make it a two-point game at 13-11 to close out the first.
Rice used a 19-3 for the majority of the second quarter to have a 19-point lead at 35-16 going into halftime.
The Blazers scored the first six points of the third to cut into the Owls lead and make the score 35-22. Both teams went back and forth but Rice used a 13-2 run to have a 21-point lead (50-29). Weathersby made a layup with 50 seconds, and no one scored the rest of the quarter to make the contest 50-31 heading into the final frame.
The Owls were able to build on their lead in the fourth and had their biggest lead of the game at 30 with 3:08 remaining. UAB was able to score 17 points and shoot 37 percent, but Rice had already built a significant lead to earn the 25-point win.
UP NEXT
The Blazers travel to Denton, Texas to face North Texas on Saturday, March 1 for their last regular season road game. 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
Rice
FG%
.283
.371
3FG%
.190
.238
FT%
.769
.842
RB
27
62
TO
15
20
STL
12
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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