The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, December 22
Birmingham, Ala.
6:30 p.m.
UAB
vs
Charlotte
UAB MBB Opens C-USA Play Against Charlotte
12/21/2022 5:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball (9-2) begins its final run in Conference USA on Thursday evening against Charlotte (9-2). Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. at Bartow Arena.
The game will be a contrast in style. While UAB ranks No. 3 in the nation in adjusted tempo according to KenPom while Charlotte ranks last in the nation at No. 363.
WATCH
The conference opener will air on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.
RADIO
The contest is set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Steve Mitchell on the call.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers lead the all-time series 32-19. However, the 49ers have won three of the last four meetings between the two teams. Charlotte has not played in Bartow Arena since February 9, 2019. The Blazers and 49ers split the only two meetings of the Kennedy era during a back-to-back in Charlotte during the 2020-21 season.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB dominated Southern in the final non-conference game of the season on Sunday afternoon, 92-66. Jordan Walker scored 25 points and dished out six assists in only 22 minutes of game time. The Blazers scored a season-high 60 first half points. Javian Davis finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the year.
EVER FAITHFUL, EVER LOYAL
Tavin Lovan is set to play in his 138th game as a Blazer on Thursday. He will break his tie with Anthony Gordon for the most games played by an individual at UAB. Lovan is playing his fifth season in Birmingham and he has scored 1,321 points and grabbed 537 rebounds while shooting .524 from the field.
EXPECTATIONS WELCOMED
In October, the league's coaches selected UAB as the favorite to win the Conference USA regular season championship for the second consecutive year. The Blazers, who are coming off their first CUSA tournament championship since 2015, earned nine of the 11 first-place votes.
GETTING "BUFF"
KJ Buffen has been one of the Blazers' most consistent players this season. He is scoring 11.5 points per game while grabbing 7.1 rebounds per game. Buffen scored a career-high 25 points with eight rebounds in the Blazers' win over South Carolina, leading the team in both categories. In nine of the Blazers' 10 games, he has shot over 50 percent from the field.
TICKETS
UAB men's basketball single game tickets are on sale for the 2022-23 season. Men's basketball holiday packs are also now available leading into conference play and saves you 25% off the single game price. For more information about ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 or request more information by clicking here.
GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences are available on a first come, first served basis to any home basketball game during the 2022-23 season.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
The game will be a contrast in style. While UAB ranks No. 3 in the nation in adjusted tempo according to KenPom while Charlotte ranks last in the nation at No. 363.
WATCH
The conference opener will air on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.
RADIO
The contest is set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Steve Mitchell on the call.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers lead the all-time series 32-19. However, the 49ers have won three of the last four meetings between the two teams. Charlotte has not played in Bartow Arena since February 9, 2019. The Blazers and 49ers split the only two meetings of the Kennedy era during a back-to-back in Charlotte during the 2020-21 season.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB dominated Southern in the final non-conference game of the season on Sunday afternoon, 92-66. Jordan Walker scored 25 points and dished out six assists in only 22 minutes of game time. The Blazers scored a season-high 60 first half points. Javian Davis finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the year.
EVER FAITHFUL, EVER LOYAL
Tavin Lovan is set to play in his 138th game as a Blazer on Thursday. He will break his tie with Anthony Gordon for the most games played by an individual at UAB. Lovan is playing his fifth season in Birmingham and he has scored 1,321 points and grabbed 537 rebounds while shooting .524 from the field.
EXPECTATIONS WELCOMED
In October, the league's coaches selected UAB as the favorite to win the Conference USA regular season championship for the second consecutive year. The Blazers, who are coming off their first CUSA tournament championship since 2015, earned nine of the 11 first-place votes.
GETTING "BUFF"
KJ Buffen has been one of the Blazers' most consistent players this season. He is scoring 11.5 points per game while grabbing 7.1 rebounds per game. Buffen scored a career-high 25 points with eight rebounds in the Blazers' win over South Carolina, leading the team in both categories. In nine of the Blazers' 10 games, he has shot over 50 percent from the field.
TICKETS
UAB men's basketball single game tickets are on sale for the 2022-23 season. Men's basketball holiday packs are also now available leading into conference play and saves you 25% off the single game price. For more information about ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 or request more information by clicking here.
GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences are available on a first come, first served basis to any home basketball game during the 2022-23 season.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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