The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Women’s Basketball Set to Compete in 2025 Cancun Challenge
2/5/2025 11:03:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's basketball is slated to compete in the Cancun Challenge on November 27-29, tournament officials announced on Wednesday.
"Competing in a high-level tournament like the Cancun Challenge gives our team an incredible opportunity to grow on and off the court," head coach Randy Norton said. "Facing strong competition early in the season, in a tournament style format, in a unique environment challenges our players to adapt, compete, and build chemistry early in the season. Beyond basketball, the experience of traveling together strengthens our team chemistry and provides lifelong memories. These tournaments prepare us for the challenges ahead and help us take our program to the next level, while also preparing for conference play."
The Cancun Challenge will span the Thanksgiving weekend and will take place at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The Blazers were selected to compete in the Yucatan Division which includes four other teams.
NC State, Purdue, San Francisco and TCU will join UAB in the Yucatan Division. Each of the five teams will play two games over three days.
"We are excited to come back to the Cancun Challenge," Norton said. "It was a great experience the last time we came and wanted to come back. They do a great job of organizing the tournament and are easy to work with."
UAB competed in the Cancun Challenge during the 2015-16 season under Norton, where the Blazers claimed a 56-46 win against High Point.
Matchups for the Yucatan Division will be announced in the coming months on the Cancun Challenge website.
Fan packages are available; check out your options for a relaxing, secure warm-weather escape over Thanksgiving: Fan Packages - Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya - Cancun Challenge
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.
"Competing in a high-level tournament like the Cancun Challenge gives our team an incredible opportunity to grow on and off the court," head coach Randy Norton said. "Facing strong competition early in the season, in a tournament style format, in a unique environment challenges our players to adapt, compete, and build chemistry early in the season. Beyond basketball, the experience of traveling together strengthens our team chemistry and provides lifelong memories. These tournaments prepare us for the challenges ahead and help us take our program to the next level, while also preparing for conference play."
The Cancun Challenge will span the Thanksgiving weekend and will take place at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The Blazers were selected to compete in the Yucatan Division which includes four other teams.
NC State, Purdue, San Francisco and TCU will join UAB in the Yucatan Division. Each of the five teams will play two games over three days.
"We are excited to come back to the Cancun Challenge," Norton said. "It was a great experience the last time we came and wanted to come back. They do a great job of organizing the tournament and are easy to work with."
UAB competed in the Cancun Challenge during the 2015-16 season under Norton, where the Blazers claimed a 56-46 win against High Point.
Matchups for the Yucatan Division will be announced in the coming months on the Cancun Challenge website.
Fan packages are available; check out your options for a relaxing, secure warm-weather escape over Thanksgiving: Fan Packages - Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya - Cancun Challenge
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.
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