The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Men's Basketball Shines in Classroom
12/21/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB men’s basketball team has sprinted out to an early 8-3 overall record this season, but the program’s most impressive accomplishment might be found in the classroom.
The Blazers completed the fall semester and final exams earlier this month and posted a 2.87 team grade point average, the highest fall term under head coach Jerod Haase.
“We always stress to our team that we expect them to work as hard in the classroom as they do on the court,” Haase said. “I am extremely proud of the dedication, commitment and effort our guys put forth towards their academics this semester.”
In addition to the team’s overall grade point average, 10 Blazers featured a GPA over 2.50, six over 3.00 and six finished with a personal-best GPA.
“I really challenged the men’s basketball student-athletes at the beginning of the year to reach higher with their goals this semester,” Justin Mackey, Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development said. “Their grades are a testament to how hard these guys work on a daily basis.”
The Conference USA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships are set to return to Birmingham for the second consecutive year, marking the third time the Blazers will host the event. The men's tournament, as well as the women's semifinals and championship, will be played at Legacy Arena in downtown Birmingham, while the women's first round and quarterfinal action will take place at UAB's Bartow Arena.
UAB ticket mini plans are now on sale and in high demand. The Holiday 3-Pointer includes games against Hiwassee College (Dec. 22), 2015 NCAA Tournament participant Stephen F. Austin (Dec. 29) and the Blazers' Conference USA home opener against Middle Tennessee (Jan 3). Lower level seats can be purchased for $36 ($60 value), or $24 in the upper level ($45 value). The Conference USA Season Pass is available for $119 in the lower level, (a savings of over $60) and only $79 in the upper level, ($56 off the regular price).
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