The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, March 1
Birmingham, Ala.
11:00 AM
UAB
vs
North Texas
UAB Men’s Basketball Preview: North Texas
2/27/2026 2:43:00 PM | Men's Basketball
UAB (18-10, 9-6 American) vs North Texas (16-13, 7-9 American)
Sunday, March 1 | 11:00 a.m. CT
Birmingham, Ala. | Bartow Arena
TV: Ted Emrich (PxP) and Chris Spatola (Analyst) on ESPNU
Radio: WJQX 100.5 FM with David Crane
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
LAST TIME OUT
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_MBB on X and Instagram.
PROMOTIONS
Promotions for UAB Men's Basketball for the month of March will include the annual Corgi Races and Fan Appreciation Day!
The annual Corgi Races will be held on March 1 when UAB squares off against North Texas. The Corgi Races will take place at halftime. There will also be a pregame autograph session on the concourse featuring the UAB beach volleyball team.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
There are numerous ways to support UAB Athletics in our efforts to improve the Blazer student athlete experience. Sport gift accounts directly impact operational support to our teams in resourcing them with a more competitive edge in the American Conference. Follow the link or connect with the Blazer Boosters team on how you can continue to fuel success.
SINGLE GAME AND GROUP TICKET PACKAGES
2025-26 UAB men's basketball single game tickets are on sale.
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience during any of UAB's home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available 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.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
UAB Athletics has implemented a Clear Bag Policy at Bartow Arena. Click here for more information.
Sunday, March 1 | 11:00 a.m. CT
Birmingham, Ala. | Bartow Arena
TV: Ted Emrich (PxP) and Chris Spatola (Analyst) on ESPNU
Radio: WJQX 100.5 FM with David Crane
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
LAST TIME OUT
- UAB won its ninth straight road game (eight in conference) by defeating Memphis on the road for the first time since 1999, 78-67. UAB is currently 4th in the conference standings.
- North Texas dropped a close one to conference opponent Charlotte, losing 80-79 on the road. The Mean Green are currently in the last spot to make the American Championships (10th).
- UAB leads the series 12-9, including a three-game win streak over the Mean Green.
- UAB won the last meeting earlier this season in Texas, 72-68.
- The campuses are separated by 675 miles.
- UAB ranks first in the conference in three different categories: assists/turnover ratio, fastbreak points per game, and defensive rebounds per game.
- UAB is 19th in the country in fast break points per game with 15.64.
- UAB is 18th in the country in rebounds per game grabbing 40.68. They are also 23rd in both offensive rebounds per game (13.29) and 28th in defensive rebounds per game (27.39). They rank 4th and 1st, respectively, in the conference in those categories.
- UAB takes care of the basketball with just 9.0 turnovers per game which is ranked 8th nationally and 1st in the American Conference.
- Evan Chatman is 33rd in defensive rebounds with 6.25 per game which is also first in the American Conference. Chatman ranks 38th in total rebounds (248).
- While UAB leads the conference in fastbreak points, North Texas is right behind them in second, averaging 13.97 per game, 42nd in the country
- The Mean Green also lead the conference in turnovers forced, which may be critical against UAB, who does not turn the ball over frequently.
- Je'Shawn Stevenson leads the conference in steals with 59, good for 24th nationally
- Andy Kennedy has a 9-5 record against North Texas, all at UAB.
- UAB has just one win at home in conference play this season, beating another Texas-based team in Rice on February 8.
- Coach Kennedy has won 12+ conference games the past two seasons at UAB. He has an overall American Conference record of 33-17 in his third season in the conference.
- Daniel Rivera put up a double-double during the Blazers' last home contest with 12 points and 11 rebounds. He has a double-double in 2 of the last three games, and was one rebound shy of making it a perfect 3-for-3 against Rice
- Chance Westry has scored 22+ in three out of the last five games. He has scored 20+ nine times this season.
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_MBB on X and Instagram.
PROMOTIONS
Promotions for UAB Men's Basketball for the month of March will include the annual Corgi Races and Fan Appreciation Day!
The annual Corgi Races will be held on March 1 when UAB squares off against North Texas. The Corgi Races will take place at halftime. There will also be a pregame autograph session on the concourse featuring the UAB beach volleyball team.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
There are numerous ways to support UAB Athletics in our efforts to improve the Blazer student athlete experience. Sport gift accounts directly impact operational support to our teams in resourcing them with a more competitive edge in the American Conference. Follow the link or connect with the Blazer Boosters team on how you can continue to fuel success.
SINGLE GAME AND GROUP TICKET PACKAGES
2025-26 UAB men's basketball single game tickets are on sale.
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience during any of UAB's home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available 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.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
UAB Athletics has implemented a Clear Bag Policy at Bartow Arena. Click here for more information.
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