The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, December 1
Birmingham, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
vs
Southern Miss
Photo by: Brantley Bargerhuff
UAB MBB Welcomes Familiar Foe Southern Miss to Bartow Arena
11/30/2023 3:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball welcomes former conference foe Southern Miss to Bartow Arena on Friday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.
At halftime of the contest, the Blazers will host their second annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans that bring teddy bears or other stuffed animals will receive a $10 ticket at the gate.
WATCH
Friday night's contest will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call and Lynden Blake as the sideline reporter.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers and Golden Eagles will meet for the 56th time. UAB leads the all-time series 37-19. The teams' last meeting was in the first round of the 2023 NIT when UAB downed Southern Miss, 88-60.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell to McNeese State, 81-60, on Tuesday night at Bartow Arena. Daniel Ortiz led the way for the Blazers with a season-high 20 points while Shahada Wells scored 36 for the Cowboys with 26 coming in the second half.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 38 shots over their first seven games of the season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 16 rejections. He ranks second in the AAC with 2.3 blocks per game. UAB blocked at least five shots in five straight games from Nov. 12-28, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Eight different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Throughout its history, the UAB men's basketball program has seen incredible success in Birmingham, holding a 437-108 record in Bartow Arena since the Blazers' on-campus home opened back in 1988. That success has continued with Andy Kennedy returning to his alma mater, as the third year UAB head coach holds a 50-8 record at home (Bartow and Legacy Arena) since taking over the program.
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.
At halftime of the contest, the Blazers will host their second annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans that bring teddy bears or other stuffed animals will receive a $10 ticket at the gate.
WATCH
Friday night's contest will stream live on ESPN+ with Curt Bloom and Mo Finley on the call and Lynden Blake as the sideline reporter.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers and Golden Eagles will meet for the 56th time. UAB leads the all-time series 37-19. The teams' last meeting was in the first round of the 2023 NIT when UAB downed Southern Miss, 88-60.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell to McNeese State, 81-60, on Tuesday night at Bartow Arena. Daniel Ortiz led the way for the Blazers with a season-high 20 points while Shahada Wells scored 36 for the Cowboys with 26 coming in the second half.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 38 shots over their first seven games of the season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 16 rejections. He ranks second in the AAC with 2.3 blocks per game. UAB blocked at least five shots in five straight games from Nov. 12-28, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Eight different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Throughout its history, the UAB men's basketball program has seen incredible success in Birmingham, holding a 437-108 record in Bartow Arena since the Blazers' on-campus home opened back in 1988. That success has continued with Andy Kennedy returning to his alma mater, as the third year UAB head coach holds a 50-8 record at home (Bartow and Legacy Arena) since taking over the program.
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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