The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, February 16
El Paso, Texas
8 p.m.
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MBB Travels West to Face UTEP
2/15/2023 5:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball (18-8, 9-6 C-USA) will hit the road to face UTEP (12-13, 5-9 C-USA) on Thursday in El Paso. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CT.
WATCH
Thursday's game will stream live on ESPN+.
RADIO
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 17-9 and the Blazers took the first meeting of the season in Birmingham in double overtime. UTEP leads the series in El Paso, 7-4, but Andy Kennedy holds a 6-0 record against the Miners in his coaching career.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers were dominant at home in the Bartow Classic against Middle Tennessee, downing the Blue Raiders, 92-69. Ty Brewer finished with a sea- son-best 24 points and 12 rebounds while Jordan Walker added 25 points.
FAST PACED, HIGH POWERED OFFENSE
The Blazers are yet again one of the highest scoring teams in the country under Andy Kennedy. After finishing the 2021-22 season ranking sixth in points per game nationally, UAB finds itself tied at No. 12 with 82.2 points per game. The Blazers are listed at No. 31 according to KenPom in adjusted tempo.
ATTACK THE GLASS
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 41.5 and they are No. 1 in offensive rebounds per game at 14.0. The Blazers lead Conference USA in both categories.
GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB is fourth in the nation in free throws made per game at 17.7 while ranking sixth nationally in free throw attempts per game with 24.1. At the line, the Blazers are knocking down their attempts at a 73.2 percent clip, ranking 111th in the country.
TICKETS
UAB men's basketball single game tickets 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 by clicking here.
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season 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 may renew season tickets, purchase new season tickets or request more information on season ticket options here. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. 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 on Twitter and Instagram.
WATCH
Thursday's game will stream live on ESPN+.
RADIO
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 17-9 and the Blazers took the first meeting of the season in Birmingham in double overtime. UTEP leads the series in El Paso, 7-4, but Andy Kennedy holds a 6-0 record against the Miners in his coaching career.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers were dominant at home in the Bartow Classic against Middle Tennessee, downing the Blue Raiders, 92-69. Ty Brewer finished with a sea- son-best 24 points and 12 rebounds while Jordan Walker added 25 points.
FAST PACED, HIGH POWERED OFFENSE
The Blazers are yet again one of the highest scoring teams in the country under Andy Kennedy. After finishing the 2021-22 season ranking sixth in points per game nationally, UAB finds itself tied at No. 12 with 82.2 points per game. The Blazers are listed at No. 31 according to KenPom in adjusted tempo.
ATTACK THE GLASS
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 41.5 and they are No. 1 in offensive rebounds per game at 14.0. The Blazers lead Conference USA in both categories.
GET TO THE LINE
The Blazers are one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe. UAB is fourth in the nation in free throws made per game at 17.7 while ranking sixth nationally in free throw attempts per game with 24.1. At the line, the Blazers are knocking down their attempts at a 73.2 percent clip, ranking 111th in the country.
TICKETS
UAB men's basketball single game tickets 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 by clicking here.
Season tickets for the 2023-24 UAB men's basketball season 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 may renew season tickets, purchase new season tickets or request more information on season ticket options here. For more information about season ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. 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 on Twitter and Instagram.
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