The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics

Brendan Conner
Photo by: Ken Shepherd
UAB Opens American Conference Play at Home Against South Florida
3/20/2025 4:08:00 PM | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB Baseball (14-7) hosts South Florida (11-8) this weekend. Friday marks the first time in three weeks the Blazers have played at Young Memorial Field.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Probable Starters
Friday (5:00)
UAB: Cole Cheatham (2-2, 6.00 ERA), LHP, Sr.
USF: Corey Braun (2-1, 3.34 ERA), LHP, R-Jr.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Saturday (2:00)
UAB: Colin Daniel (3-0, 2.76 ERA), RHP, Jr.
USF: Brandon Keyster (0-0, 7.71 ERA), LHP, Sr.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Sunday (1:00)
UAB: Chase Ingram (2-1, 2.25 ERA), RHP, Jr.
USF: Matt Brown (1-0, 5.40 ERA), RHP, Sr.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
THE LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers dropped their fourth game in the last five chances on Tuesday against 25th ranked Troy, 14-2. The Trojans outhit UAB 15-5.
THIS TIME LAST YEAR
The Blazers and the Bulls squared off in the final conference series of the 2024 season with UAB taking two out of three against South Florida in Tampa.
SCOUTING THE BULLS
The 11-8 Bulls come to Birmingham as the hottest team in the American Conference as they have won four in a row, with two of those games coming against Maryland, who defeated the Blazers on opening night in February. USF leads the American Conference with 36 stolen bases, two ahead of UAB who is now tied for second.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series against the Bulls, 2-1. This weekend will be the first time the two teams have ever squared off in Birmingham.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Senior OF Logan Braunschweig has been a force on the bases since his arrival in 2022. The Alabaster, Ala. native has reached base in 49 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the American Conference.
ON THE CALL (ESPN+)
Friday: Jack Sadighian
Saturday: Jack Sadighian (PxP) and Alan Dunn (Color)
Sunday: Blake Gardner
UAB Baseball Series Promotions Info (vs. South Florida)
Promotions
Military Appreciation Weekend (Entire Series)
$3 tickets for military members and immediate family at the gate (must present a valid military ID)
Friday, March 21
UAB Water Bottle Giveaway (While Supplies Last)
Saturday, March 22
Blazer Buddies Kids Club Day
UAB Folding Chair Giveaway (Blazer Buddies Kids Club Members Only)
Postgame Catch on the Field (Blazer Buddies Kids Club Members Only)
Sunday, March 23
Bark in the Park
Dog Treats Giveaway (While Supplies Last)
Kids Run the Bases (Ages 12 & Under)
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.
For more information on UAB Baseball, follow @UAB_Baseball on Instagram and X.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Probable Starters
Friday (5:00)
UAB: Cole Cheatham (2-2, 6.00 ERA), LHP, Sr.
USF: Corey Braun (2-1, 3.34 ERA), LHP, R-Jr.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Saturday (2:00)
UAB: Colin Daniel (3-0, 2.76 ERA), RHP, Jr.
USF: Brandon Keyster (0-0, 7.71 ERA), LHP, Sr.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Sunday (1:00)
UAB: Chase Ingram (2-1, 2.25 ERA), RHP, Jr.
USF: Matt Brown (1-0, 5.40 ERA), RHP, Sr.
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
THE LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers dropped their fourth game in the last five chances on Tuesday against 25th ranked Troy, 14-2. The Trojans outhit UAB 15-5.
THIS TIME LAST YEAR
The Blazers and the Bulls squared off in the final conference series of the 2024 season with UAB taking two out of three against South Florida in Tampa.
SCOUTING THE BULLS
The 11-8 Bulls come to Birmingham as the hottest team in the American Conference as they have won four in a row, with two of those games coming against Maryland, who defeated the Blazers on opening night in February. USF leads the American Conference with 36 stolen bases, two ahead of UAB who is now tied for second.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series against the Bulls, 2-1. This weekend will be the first time the two teams have ever squared off in Birmingham.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Senior OF Logan Braunschweig has been a force on the bases since his arrival in 2022. The Alabaster, Ala. native has reached base in 49 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the American Conference.
ON THE CALL (ESPN+)
Friday: Jack Sadighian
Saturday: Jack Sadighian (PxP) and Alan Dunn (Color)
Sunday: Blake Gardner
UAB Baseball Series Promotions Info (vs. South Florida)
Promotions
Military Appreciation Weekend (Entire Series)
$3 tickets for military members and immediate family at the gate (must present a valid military ID)
Friday, March 21
UAB Water Bottle Giveaway (While Supplies Last)
Saturday, March 22
Blazer Buddies Kids Club Day
UAB Folding Chair Giveaway (Blazer Buddies Kids Club Members Only)
Postgame Catch on the Field (Blazer Buddies Kids Club Members Only)
Sunday, March 23
Bark in the Park
Dog Treats Giveaway (While Supplies Last)
Kids Run the Bases (Ages 12 & Under)
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.
For more information on UAB Baseball, follow @UAB_Baseball on Instagram and X.
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