The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, March 9
Fort Worth, Texas
12 p.m.
UAB
vs
Rice
Women’s Basketball Opens Play at AAC Tournament on Sunday
3/8/2025 2:46:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's basketball will take on Rice in the second round of the American Conference Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
The Blazers enter Sunday's contest 16-14 overall and 7-11 in conference play, while the Owls are 14-16 on the season and 7-11 in league play. The game marks the 27th time the two teams have faced each other and the third time this season. UAB earned a 63-56 win in overtime on January 22 and fell 73-48 at Rice on February 25. The Owls lead the all-time series 14-12.
Rice is coming off a 68-56 loss against North Texas on Tuesday, while the Blazers earned a 66-64 win versus Tulane on Tuesday.
Tracey Bershers led the Blazers with 17 points while Sara Bershers followed behind with 16 points. Molly Moffitt matched her career-best with 14 points and added eight rebounds. Jade Weathersby led the Green and Gold in the rebound category with 15.
UAB was able to maintain its lead in the third using 46 percent shooting and seven players putting points on the board. The Green and Gold had a nine-point lead at 54-45 going into the final frame.
At the 6:53 mark, UAB had its biggest lead of the game at 12 (58-46). The Green Wave then went on a 12-3 run to only trail by three (61-58). The Blazers were able to extend its lead to 66-58 with 29 seconds remaining. With 25 seconds remaining Tulane made a three, then UAB turned the ball over allowing the Green Wave to make another three to only be down by two with 18 seconds left. Tulane's Victoria Keenan had a three-point opportunity but missed as time ran out.
Maddie Walsh leads the Blazers with 11.8 points per game while Weathersby is following behind with 11.0 points. S. Bershers is averaging 9.3 points while Tracey Bershers is recording 6.5 points per game. Molly Moffitt is registering 6.2 points and Eleecia Carter is averaging 5.5 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 9.4 per game.
Offensively, the Owls are led by Dominique Ennis (12.4 ppg) and Malia Fisher (12.3 ppg).
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.
The Blazers enter Sunday's contest 16-14 overall and 7-11 in conference play, while the Owls are 14-16 on the season and 7-11 in league play. The game marks the 27th time the two teams have faced each other and the third time this season. UAB earned a 63-56 win in overtime on January 22 and fell 73-48 at Rice on February 25. The Owls lead the all-time series 14-12.
Rice is coming off a 68-56 loss against North Texas on Tuesday, while the Blazers earned a 66-64 win versus Tulane on Tuesday.
Tracey Bershers led the Blazers with 17 points while Sara Bershers followed behind with 16 points. Molly Moffitt matched her career-best with 14 points and added eight rebounds. Jade Weathersby led the Green and Gold in the rebound category with 15.
UAB was able to maintain its lead in the third using 46 percent shooting and seven players putting points on the board. The Green and Gold had a nine-point lead at 54-45 going into the final frame.
At the 6:53 mark, UAB had its biggest lead of the game at 12 (58-46). The Green Wave then went on a 12-3 run to only trail by three (61-58). The Blazers were able to extend its lead to 66-58 with 29 seconds remaining. With 25 seconds remaining Tulane made a three, then UAB turned the ball over allowing the Green Wave to make another three to only be down by two with 18 seconds left. Tulane's Victoria Keenan had a three-point opportunity but missed as time ran out.
Maddie Walsh leads the Blazers with 11.8 points per game while Weathersby is following behind with 11.0 points. S. Bershers is averaging 9.3 points while Tracey Bershers is recording 6.5 points per game. Molly Moffitt is registering 6.2 points and Eleecia Carter is averaging 5.5 points per game. Weathersby is leading in the rebound category with 9.4 per game.
Offensively, the Owls are led by Dominique Ennis (12.4 ppg) and Malia Fisher (12.3 ppg).
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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