The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, February 11
Birmingham, Ala.
3 p.m.
UAB
vs
Middle Tennessee
UAB MBB Hosts Middle Tennessee for Bartow Classic
2/10/2023 7:27:00β―PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball (17-8, 8-6 C-USA) hosts Middle Tennessee (15-10, 8-6 C-USA) for the 14th annual Bartow Classic. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT.
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For every single-game ticket sold, $2 will be given to the Gene Bartow Fund for Cancer Research at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.
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WATCH
Saturday's contest will air on Stadium with Ari Wolfe and Tim Scarborough on the call.
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RADIO
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with Mo Finley.
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SERIES HISTORYΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
UAB leads the all-time series 17-10 and the Blazers hold a 7-4 advantage in Birmingham. The Blue Raiders took the first meeting between the two teams in Murfreesboro in overtime, 74-73. Ty Brewer's potential game-winning jumper left his hand just after the buzzer sounded and the basket was waved off.
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LAST TIME OUTΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
The Blazers fell on the road in double overtime at North Texas, 82-79. Jordan Walker finished with 20 points as five Blazers put up double-digits. UAB entered the contest riding a four-game winning streak. The Blazers hit a season-high 12 three-pointers, but struggled to get to and convert from the free throw line, shooting 5-for-10.
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GET TO THE LINEΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB is fifth in the nation in free throws made per game at 17.8 while ranking sixth nationally in free throw attempts per game with 24.2. At the line, the Blazers are knocking down their attempts at a 73.3 percent clip, ranking 114th in the country.
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ATTACK THE GLASSΒ Β Β
UAB currently ranks near the top of the NCAA leaderboards in rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game. The Blazers currently sit at No. 3 in the NCAA in rebounds per game at 41.4 and they are tied at No. 2 in offensive rebounds per game at 13.9. The Blazers lead Conference USA in both categories.
TICKETS
UAB men's basketballΒ single game ticketsΒ are on sale for the 2022-23 season. For more information about ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 or request more information byΒ clicking here.Β
Season tickets for theΒ 2023-24 UAB men's basketball seasonΒ are now available starting as low as $110. Season ticket 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 at Bartow Arena. Fans mayΒ renew season tickets,Β purchase new season ticketsΒ or request more information on season ticket optionsΒ here. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
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GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out theΒ UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form.Β 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 onΒ TwitterΒ andΒ Instagram.
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For every single-game ticket sold, $2 will be given to the Gene Bartow Fund for Cancer Research at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.
Β
WATCH
Saturday's contest will air on Stadium with Ari Wolfe and Tim Scarborough on the call.
Β
RADIO
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with Mo Finley.
Β
SERIES HISTORYΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
UAB leads the all-time series 17-10 and the Blazers hold a 7-4 advantage in Birmingham. The Blue Raiders took the first meeting between the two teams in Murfreesboro in overtime, 74-73. Ty Brewer's potential game-winning jumper left his hand just after the buzzer sounded and the basket was waved off.
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LAST TIME OUTΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
The Blazers fell on the road in double overtime at North Texas, 82-79. Jordan Walker finished with 20 points as five Blazers put up double-digits. UAB entered the contest riding a four-game winning streak. The Blazers hit a season-high 12 three-pointers, but struggled to get to and convert from the free throw line, shooting 5-for-10.
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GET TO THE LINEΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB is fifth in the nation in free throws made per game at 17.8 while ranking sixth nationally in free throw attempts per game with 24.2. At the line, the Blazers are knocking down their attempts at a 73.3 percent clip, ranking 114th in the country.
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ATTACK THE GLASSΒ Β Β
UAB currently ranks near the top of the NCAA leaderboards in rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game. The Blazers currently sit at No. 3 in the NCAA in rebounds per game at 41.4 and they are tied at No. 2 in offensive rebounds per game at 13.9. The Blazers lead Conference USA in both categories.
TICKETS
UAB men's basketballΒ single game ticketsΒ are on sale for the 2022-23 season. For more information about ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 or request more information byΒ clicking here.Β
Season tickets for theΒ 2023-24 UAB men's basketball seasonΒ are now available starting as low as $110. Season ticket 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 at Bartow Arena. Fans mayΒ renew season tickets,Β purchase new season ticketsΒ or request more information on season ticket optionsΒ here. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
Β
GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out theΒ UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form.Β 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 onΒ TwitterΒ andΒ Instagram.
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