The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, December 17
Birmingham, Ala.
2 p.m.
UAB
vs
Montevallo
UAB MBB Hosts Montevallo
12/16/2023 3:33:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball (5-5) hosts Montevallo (2-8) on Sunday afternoon at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT.
WATCH
Sunday's contest 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 UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be only the second meeting between UAB and Montevallo. The Blazers won the only other matchup 75-63 in 2019.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers snapped their three-game losing streak on Wednesday night with a 93-82 win at Alabama A&M. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Blazers with 16 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks. Five different players finished in double figures including Eric Gaines, who finished with 14 points and a season-high eight assists.
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. So far this season, he has blocked a shot in every game. The 6'9" forward is averaging 9.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game with three double-doubles early in his career.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 47 shots over their first eight games of the season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 24 rejections. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Eight different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets are on sale for as low as $12. Follow this link or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more information.
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.
WATCH
Sunday's contest 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 UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
This will be only the second meeting between UAB and Montevallo. The Blazers won the only other matchup 75-63 in 2019.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers snapped their three-game losing streak on Wednesday night with a 93-82 win at Alabama A&M. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Blazers with 16 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks. Five different players finished in double figures including Eric Gaines, who finished with 14 points and a season-high eight assists.
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. So far this season, he has blocked a shot in every game. The 6'9" forward is averaging 9.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game with three double-doubles early in his career.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 47 shots over their first eight games of the season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 24 rejections. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Eight different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets are on sale for as low as $12. Follow this link or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more information.
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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