The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, February 25
Birmingham, Ala.
2:00 PM
UAB
-1216,415 CUSA
69
vs
91
WKU
-1512,126 CUSA
1
2
3
4
F
Western Ky.
17
29
21
24
91
UAB
11
14
22
22
69
UAB WBB Falls to WKU 91-69
2/25/2023 4:45:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – A big 1st half powered WKU past UAB 91-69 on Saturday afternoon at Bartow Arena.
Margaret Whitley led the Blazers (12-16, 4-15 C-USA) with 18 points, including four 3-pointers. Maria Roters scored 12 points and Denim DeShields led all players with six assists.
Acacia Hayes (24 points) and Mya Meredith (18 points) combined for 42 points for the Hilltoppers (15-12, 12-6 C-USA).
A 9-0 run in the 1st quarter put WKU ahead 15-5 and a 16-2 run in the 2nd quarter gave the Lady Toppers their largest lead at 24-points at 42-18.
WKU scored 30-points off of 20 UAB turnovers.
The Blazers close the regular season against Charlotte March 4.
GAME NOTES
PURCHASE YOUR GOLD CARD
Women's Basketball season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing the 2022-23 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for Women's Basketball, as well as Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball.
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 women's basketball team, follow @UAB_WBB on Twitter and Instagram.
Margaret Whitley led the Blazers (12-16, 4-15 C-USA) with 18 points, including four 3-pointers. Maria Roters scored 12 points and Denim DeShields led all players with six assists.
Acacia Hayes (24 points) and Mya Meredith (18 points) combined for 42 points for the Hilltoppers (15-12, 12-6 C-USA).
A 9-0 run in the 1st quarter put WKU ahead 15-5 and a 16-2 run in the 2nd quarter gave the Lady Toppers their largest lead at 24-points at 42-18.
WKU scored 30-points off of 20 UAB turnovers.
The Blazers close the regular season against Charlotte March 4.
GAME NOTES
- Whitley surpassed 1,300 career points
- Additionally, she passed Janetta Johnson to move into 21st place on UAB's all-time scoring list
PURCHASE YOUR GOLD CARD
Women's Basketball season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing the 2022-23 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for Women's Basketball, as well as Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball.
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 women's basketball team, follow @UAB_WBB on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
WestKy
UAB
FG%
.534
.400
3FG%
.483
.333
FT%
.833
.864
RB
32
30
TO
11
20
STL
13
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
18
FGM
5
3FGM
4
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Players Mentioned
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