The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, February 10
Bartow Arena
6 p.m.
UAB
vs
SOUTHERN MISS
Photo by: Brantley Bargerhuff
UAB Hosts Southern Miss on Thursday Night
2/9/2022 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB men's basketball team will conclude its two-game home stand Thursday against Southern Miss in Bartow Arena. Thursday's tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and will be carried live on CBS Sports Network.
The Blazers (18-5, 8-2 C-USA) are fresh off Saturday's 22-point home victory against Middle Tennessee. UAB is inside the top 40 in KenPom (36), ESPN's BPI (39) and NET (39) entering Thursday's game against the Golden Eagles.
UAB holds a 34-19 overall record against Southern Miss with a 20-6 advantage over the Golden Eagles in Birmingham. The Blazers swept Southern Miss in a pair of Conference USA matchups to open their C-USA schedule this past season, posting 72-60 and 62-58 wins over the Golden Eagles on back-to-back days in Bartow Arena.
UAB LATELY
UAB bounced back strong from a road defeat at Marshall on Jan. 29, blowing past former Conference USA East Division leader Middle Tennessee 97-75 on Saturday. UAB trailed by eight points with four minutes remaining in the opening half, but Jordan Walker helped spark a 21-4 run to close the half, turning an eight-point deficit into a nine-point lead. Walker (42 points) set a UAB single-game scoring record in the victory, surpassing the previous record of 41 set by Blazers' head coach Andy Kennedy and former UAB player Robert Vaden. Quan Jackson also continued to shine with his first-career double-double, tallying 14 points, a career-high 10 rebounds and a season-high five assists in the triumph over the Blue Raiders. Michael Ertel (eight), Tavin Lovan (eight) and KJ Buffen (eight) just missed out on double figures in the 22-point victory.
SOUTHERN MISS LATELY
Southern Miss (6-16, 1-8 C-USA) has struggled away from Hattiesburg this season, holding a 1-11 record in true road contests this season. The Golden Eagles, however, are 2-0 in neutral site matchups, defeating UNC Wilmington and UC San Diego in Montana's Zootown Classic. Junior forward Tyler Stevenson leads the Golden Eagles in a number of statistical categories, including points per game (14.4), rebounds per game (8.0) and total blocks (25). Three other Golden Eagles also average double figures this season -- Tae Hardy (13.7), Jaron Pierre, Jr. (10.7) and Isaih Moore (10.6). The Golden Eagles have struggled on the boards in 2021-22, posting a -2.8 rebounding margin through 22 games. Southern Miss also holds a -1.6 turnover margin this season.
LAST 10 MATCHUPS IN THE SERIES
2/7/15__ Southern Miss________________ W, 78-68
2/11/16_ at Southern Miss______________ W, 80-77
1/28/17_ Southern Miss________________ W, 87-43
1/11/18_ Southern Miss________________ W, 86-75
2/17/18_ at Southern Miss______________ W, 87-69
1/12/19_ at Southern Miss_______________ L, 68-73
2/23/19_ at Southern Miss______________ W, 76-72
1/23/20_ Southern Miss_________________ L, 77-84
1/8/21__ Southern Miss________________ W, 72-60
1/9/21__ Southern Miss________________ W, 62-58
"JELLY" WINS C-USA PLAYER OF THE WEEK...AGAIN
After breaking a UAB single-game scoring record with 42 points in the Blazers' 97-75 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Jordan "Jelly" Walker was named C-USA Player of the Week for the third time in the past four weeks. Walker's third honor this season makes him the first player in UAB history to earn C-USA Player of the Week honors three times in one season. The last time the Blazers had three or more Player of the Week honorees as a team was in 2014. The Port Washington, New York native's 42 points not only broke a UAB single-game scoring record, but they also tied for sixth-best in C-USA history in a single game. Walker also set a new career-high with 14 made field goals. He has scored 20+ points in seven straight games and is averaging 27.0 points per game during that run.
WHAT A RUN FOR JORDAN "JELLY" WALKER
After becoming the first UAB player in program history to earn Conference USA Player of the Week honors three times in one season on Monday, Jordan "Jelly" Walker continues his campaign for Conference USA Player of the Year. Walker has now scored 20 or more points in seven straight games, breaking a UAB single-game scoring record with 42 points in Saturday's win over Middle Tennessee. The Port Washington, New York native has been lights out from behind the 3-point line and at the free throw line since the turn of the new year, knocking down 42 3-pointers and going 33-of-36 from the free throw line since UAB's game against UTSA. So far, Walker is the only Conference USA player this season to earn Player of the Week honors three times. His career performance on Saturday also helped him garner national attention with ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas naming Walker one of his two National Players of the Week.
OUR HOUSE, OUR RULES
With only four home games left to play in Bartow Arena, the Blazers hold a perfect 13-0 record in their on-campus home. All 13 of UAB's wins in Bartow Arena have come by double digits, sporting an average margin of victory of 28.5 points.
RADIO
Blazer men's basketball games are set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Murry Bartow on the call.
In addition, Crane will host Blazer Sportsline every Tuesday beginning Dec. 28. The show takes place live from Iron City Grill in downtown Birmingham and features men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy and women's basketball head coach Randy Norton.
The nine-episode show, airs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Blazer Sportsline can be heard on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 and fans will be encouraged to tweet questions to @UABLearfield.
Fans may also follow the Blazers this season by downloading the free TuneIn Radio app, online through Blazers All-Access at UABSports.com, or on the UAB Gameday mobile app.
WATCH
Thursday's game will be broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network. Joel Godett (play-by-play) and Mike O'Donnell (analyst) will be on the call.
TICKET PROMOTION: EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
To show our appreciation for UAB employees, the remainder of our Thursday home games in Bartow Arena will offer an $8 ticket. All UAB employees need to do is show their ONE Card. For more information on this offer, click here.
UP NEXT
The Blazers will travel to Norfolk, Virginia, for a brief one-game road trip at Old Dominion on Sunday. Sunday's tipoff against the Monarchs is set for 1 p.m. CT and will be carried live on ESPNU.
MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
UAB men's basketball single-game tickets start as low as $12 and can be purchased by clicking here or calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets to any home basketball game during the 2021-22 season. Groups are encouraged to complete the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office for more information.
The Blazers (18-5, 8-2 C-USA) are fresh off Saturday's 22-point home victory against Middle Tennessee. UAB is inside the top 40 in KenPom (36), ESPN's BPI (39) and NET (39) entering Thursday's game against the Golden Eagles.
UAB holds a 34-19 overall record against Southern Miss with a 20-6 advantage over the Golden Eagles in Birmingham. The Blazers swept Southern Miss in a pair of Conference USA matchups to open their C-USA schedule this past season, posting 72-60 and 62-58 wins over the Golden Eagles on back-to-back days in Bartow Arena.
UAB LATELY
UAB bounced back strong from a road defeat at Marshall on Jan. 29, blowing past former Conference USA East Division leader Middle Tennessee 97-75 on Saturday. UAB trailed by eight points with four minutes remaining in the opening half, but Jordan Walker helped spark a 21-4 run to close the half, turning an eight-point deficit into a nine-point lead. Walker (42 points) set a UAB single-game scoring record in the victory, surpassing the previous record of 41 set by Blazers' head coach Andy Kennedy and former UAB player Robert Vaden. Quan Jackson also continued to shine with his first-career double-double, tallying 14 points, a career-high 10 rebounds and a season-high five assists in the triumph over the Blue Raiders. Michael Ertel (eight), Tavin Lovan (eight) and KJ Buffen (eight) just missed out on double figures in the 22-point victory.
SOUTHERN MISS LATELY
Southern Miss (6-16, 1-8 C-USA) has struggled away from Hattiesburg this season, holding a 1-11 record in true road contests this season. The Golden Eagles, however, are 2-0 in neutral site matchups, defeating UNC Wilmington and UC San Diego in Montana's Zootown Classic. Junior forward Tyler Stevenson leads the Golden Eagles in a number of statistical categories, including points per game (14.4), rebounds per game (8.0) and total blocks (25). Three other Golden Eagles also average double figures this season -- Tae Hardy (13.7), Jaron Pierre, Jr. (10.7) and Isaih Moore (10.6). The Golden Eagles have struggled on the boards in 2021-22, posting a -2.8 rebounding margin through 22 games. Southern Miss also holds a -1.6 turnover margin this season.
LAST 10 MATCHUPS IN THE SERIES
2/7/15__ Southern Miss________________ W, 78-68
2/11/16_ at Southern Miss______________ W, 80-77
1/28/17_ Southern Miss________________ W, 87-43
1/11/18_ Southern Miss________________ W, 86-75
2/17/18_ at Southern Miss______________ W, 87-69
1/12/19_ at Southern Miss_______________ L, 68-73
2/23/19_ at Southern Miss______________ W, 76-72
1/23/20_ Southern Miss_________________ L, 77-84
1/8/21__ Southern Miss________________ W, 72-60
1/9/21__ Southern Miss________________ W, 62-58
"JELLY" WINS C-USA PLAYER OF THE WEEK...AGAIN
After breaking a UAB single-game scoring record with 42 points in the Blazers' 97-75 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Jordan "Jelly" Walker was named C-USA Player of the Week for the third time in the past four weeks. Walker's third honor this season makes him the first player in UAB history to earn C-USA Player of the Week honors three times in one season. The last time the Blazers had three or more Player of the Week honorees as a team was in 2014. The Port Washington, New York native's 42 points not only broke a UAB single-game scoring record, but they also tied for sixth-best in C-USA history in a single game. Walker also set a new career-high with 14 made field goals. He has scored 20+ points in seven straight games and is averaging 27.0 points per game during that run.
WHAT A RUN FOR JORDAN "JELLY" WALKER
After becoming the first UAB player in program history to earn Conference USA Player of the Week honors three times in one season on Monday, Jordan "Jelly" Walker continues his campaign for Conference USA Player of the Year. Walker has now scored 20 or more points in seven straight games, breaking a UAB single-game scoring record with 42 points in Saturday's win over Middle Tennessee. The Port Washington, New York native has been lights out from behind the 3-point line and at the free throw line since the turn of the new year, knocking down 42 3-pointers and going 33-of-36 from the free throw line since UAB's game against UTSA. So far, Walker is the only Conference USA player this season to earn Player of the Week honors three times. His career performance on Saturday also helped him garner national attention with ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas naming Walker one of his two National Players of the Week.
OUR HOUSE, OUR RULES
With only four home games left to play in Bartow Arena, the Blazers hold a perfect 13-0 record in their on-campus home. All 13 of UAB's wins in Bartow Arena have come by double digits, sporting an average margin of victory of 28.5 points.
RADIO
Blazer men's basketball games are set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Murry Bartow on the call.
In addition, Crane will host Blazer Sportsline every Tuesday beginning Dec. 28. The show takes place live from Iron City Grill in downtown Birmingham and features men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy and women's basketball head coach Randy Norton.
The nine-episode show, airs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Blazer Sportsline can be heard on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 and fans will be encouraged to tweet questions to @UABLearfield.
Fans may also follow the Blazers this season by downloading the free TuneIn Radio app, online through Blazers All-Access at UABSports.com, or on the UAB Gameday mobile app.
WATCH
Thursday's game will be broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network. Joel Godett (play-by-play) and Mike O'Donnell (analyst) will be on the call.
TICKET PROMOTION: EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION
To show our appreciation for UAB employees, the remainder of our Thursday home games in Bartow Arena will offer an $8 ticket. All UAB employees need to do is show their ONE Card. For more information on this offer, click here.
UP NEXT
The Blazers will travel to Norfolk, Virginia, for a brief one-game road trip at Old Dominion on Sunday. Sunday's tipoff against the Monarchs is set for 1 p.m. CT and will be carried live on ESPNU.
MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
UAB men's basketball single-game tickets start as low as $12 and can be purchased by clicking here or calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets to any home basketball game during the 2021-22 season. Groups are encouraged to complete the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office for more information.
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