The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Tuesday, November 28
Birmingham, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
vs
McNeese State
Photo by: Brantley Bargerhuff
Blazers Host McNeese State on Tuesday Night
11/27/2023 4:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball will host McNeese State on Tuesday night at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.
It is also "Ticket Tuesday" and there will be discounted tickets in select areas. Follow this link for more.
WATCH
Tuesday's matchup will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
Tuesday's meeting will be the first between the Blazers and the Cowboys.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB picked up a 92-86 win over Furman on Saturday evening at Bartow Arena. Yaxel Lendeborg did a little bit of everything for the Blazers with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals. Javian Davis also added 17 points in the win as five different Blazers scored in double figures.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
Yaxel Lendeborg is beginning to find his rhythm in his debut season at UAB. The junior forward had a breakout game on the offensive end against Furman where he filled up the stat sheet with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals, all while shooting 8-for-10 from the field. Earlier in the week against Middle Tennessee, Lendeborg scored nine points while grabbing 12 rebounds and blocking three shots. So far this season, he has blocked a shot in every game. The 6'9" forward is averaging 8.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game early in his career.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 31 shots over their first six games of the season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 16 rejections. He ranks second in the AAC with 2.7 blocks per game. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Seven different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
SHARING THE WEALTH
The Blazers have nine different players that average over 10 minutes per game while seven players average at least 18 minutes per contest. Eric Gaines is the only player on the roster that plays over 30 minutes each night.
PURCHASE YOUR 2023-24 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season are still on sale starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. Fans may request more information here or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events this season by filling out the UAB Basketball 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.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2023 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
It is also "Ticket Tuesday" and there will be discounted tickets in select areas. Follow this link for more.
WATCH
Tuesday's matchup will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
Tuesday's meeting will be the first between the Blazers and the Cowboys.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB picked up a 92-86 win over Furman on Saturday evening at Bartow Arena. Yaxel Lendeborg did a little bit of everything for the Blazers with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals. Javian Davis also added 17 points in the win as five different Blazers scored in double figures.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
Yaxel Lendeborg is beginning to find his rhythm in his debut season at UAB. The junior forward had a breakout game on the offensive end against Furman where he filled up the stat sheet with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals, all while shooting 8-for-10 from the field. Earlier in the week against Middle Tennessee, Lendeborg scored nine points while grabbing 12 rebounds and blocking three shots. So far this season, he has blocked a shot in every game. The 6'9" forward is averaging 8.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game early in his career.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 31 shots over their first six games of the season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 16 rejections. He ranks second in the AAC with 2.7 blocks per game. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Seven different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
SHARING THE WEALTH
The Blazers have nine different players that average over 10 minutes per game while seven players average at least 18 minutes per contest. Eric Gaines is the only player on the roster that plays over 30 minutes each night.
PURCHASE YOUR 2023-24 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season are still on sale starting as low as $110. Season packages will feature all home games during UAB's inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference and provide the most cost-effective way to attend games in Bartow Arena. Fans may request more information here or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events this season by filling out the UAB Basketball 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.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2023 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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