The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, March 9
Fort Worth, Texas
12 p.m.
UAB
16-15,7-11AAC
63
vs
76
Rice
15-16,7-11AAC
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2
3
4
F
Rice
15
21
21
19
76
UAB
15
13
20
15
63
Women’s Basketball Falls to Rice in Second Round of AAC Tournament
3/9/2025 4:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WORTH, Texas – UAB women's basketball (16-15, 7-11 AAC) fell to Rice (15-16, 7-11 AAC) 76-63 in the second round of the AAC Tournament at Dickies Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Jade Weathersby led the Blazers with 18 points and 11 rebounds to earn her 10th double-double of the season. Eleecia Carter recorded 15 points and a season-best eight assists, while Tracey Bershers registered 11 points.
At the 9:02 mark in the first, UAB went on an 8-0 run to have a 10-3 lead. The Green and Gold were in front at 15-8 with 3:52 remaining, but the Owls went on a 7-0 run to close out the quarter and tie the game 15-15.
The first five minutes of the second saw five lead changes and two tied scores. Weatherby tied the game 24-24 at the 5:11 mark, but Rice grabbed the lead. With 3:05 on the clock, the Blazers trailed by two at 30-28. The Owls extended their lead and made a three at the buzzer to have an eight-point lead at 36-28 going into the break.
UAB was able to get within two early in the third quarter, but Rice started to pull away at the 5:51 mark with a 10-2 run to lead 50-40. Each team went back and forth for the remainder of the frame and the Owls led 57-48 to end the third.
In the fourth, the Blazers got with five points of Rice at 59-54. The Owls then went on a 12-0 to have their biggest lead of the game at 17 (71-54). Rice was able to hold onto its lead for the rest of the quarter to earn the 13-point win.
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 18 points and 11 rebounds to earn her 10th double-double of the season. Eleecia Carter recorded 15 points and a season-best eight assists, while Tracey Bershers registered 11 points.
At the 9:02 mark in the first, UAB went on an 8-0 run to have a 10-3 lead. The Green and Gold were in front at 15-8 with 3:52 remaining, but the Owls went on a 7-0 run to close out the quarter and tie the game 15-15.
The first five minutes of the second saw five lead changes and two tied scores. Weatherby tied the game 24-24 at the 5:11 mark, but Rice grabbed the lead. With 3:05 on the clock, the Blazers trailed by two at 30-28. The Owls extended their lead and made a three at the buzzer to have an eight-point lead at 36-28 going into the break.
UAB was able to get within two early in the third quarter, but Rice started to pull away at the 5:51 mark with a 10-2 run to lead 50-40. Each team went back and forth for the remainder of the frame and the Owls led 57-48 to end the third.
In the fourth, the Blazers got with five points of Rice at 59-54. The Owls then went on a 12-0 to have their biggest lead of the game at 17 (71-54). Rice was able to hold onto its lead for the rest of the quarter to earn the 13-point win.
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
Rice
UAB
FG%
.385
.354
3FG%
.346
.368
FT%
.739
.625
RB
56
33
TO
16
10
STL
5
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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