The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, January 20
Birmingham, Ala.
2 p.m.
UAB
vs
East Carolina
Photo by: Sully Ortega
Men's Basketball Faces East Carolina at Bartow Arena
1/19/2024 4:04:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball takes on East Carolina for the first time since 2014 on Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT.
Fans can purchase four tickets for $40 to Saturday's game as a part of our Family Four Pack promotion. At halftime of the contest, there will also be a Corgi race.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers lead the all-time series 12-6, but the Pirates have won the last three matchups and five of the last six meetings.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB picked up a conference win over Tulane on Wednesday night by a score of 83-69. Alejandro Vasquez led the Blazers with 28 points and six rebounds, both career bests. The interior was dominated by UAB all night, as the Blazers outrebounded the Green Wave 49-29 and outscored them 48-28 in the paint.
SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
After a freshman season that featured some impressive moments, Efrem "Butta" Johnson has high expectations in year two. Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last year while shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and is set to take on a much larger role. Johnson scored 17 points against Clemson earlier this season while adding three rebounds and three assists. He later set a career high with 18 points, including the game-winning three against Alcorn State. Johnson stepped up once again in the clutch against UTSA, scoring the final 10 points, including the game-winner with two seconds to go. "Butta" put up 15 points and dished out a career high six assists in a win over Tulane.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 74 shots over 17 games this season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 36 rejections. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Nine different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
BONNIE TO A BLAZER
Alejandro Vasquez began his career at St. Bonaventure, helping the Bonnies reach the NCAA Tournament during his freshman season while averaging 6.3 points per game. Vasquez played two seasons with the Bonnies before finding himself at Salt Lake Community College in Utah. He averaged 18.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game last year, earning first team NJCAA All-American honors. Vasquez has been a standout this season for UAB, averaging 10.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, including three 20+ point performances including a 28-point outburst against Tulane.
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 2024 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.
Fans can purchase four tickets for $40 to Saturday's game as a part of our Family Four Pack promotion. At halftime of the contest, there will also be a Corgi race.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers lead the all-time series 12-6, but the Pirates have won the last three matchups and five of the last six meetings.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB picked up a conference win over Tulane on Wednesday night by a score of 83-69. Alejandro Vasquez led the Blazers with 28 points and six rebounds, both career bests. The interior was dominated by UAB all night, as the Blazers outrebounded the Green Wave 49-29 and outscored them 48-28 in the paint.
SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
After a freshman season that featured some impressive moments, Efrem "Butta" Johnson has high expectations in year two. Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last year while shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and is set to take on a much larger role. Johnson scored 17 points against Clemson earlier this season while adding three rebounds and three assists. He later set a career high with 18 points, including the game-winning three against Alcorn State. Johnson stepped up once again in the clutch against UTSA, scoring the final 10 points, including the game-winner with two seconds to go. "Butta" put up 15 points and dished out a career high six assists in a win over Tulane.
PROTECTING THE RIM
The Blazers have blocked 74 shots over 17 games this season, led by Yaxel Lendeborg with 36 rejections. UAB blocked at least five shots in four straight games from Nov. 12-25, its longest such streak since the 2015-16 season. Nine different players have blocked at least one shot this season.
BONNIE TO A BLAZER
Alejandro Vasquez began his career at St. Bonaventure, helping the Bonnies reach the NCAA Tournament during his freshman season while averaging 6.3 points per game. Vasquez played two seasons with the Bonnies before finding himself at Salt Lake Community College in Utah. He averaged 18.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game last year, earning first team NJCAA All-American honors. Vasquez has been a standout this season for UAB, averaging 10.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, including three 20+ point performances including a 28-point outburst against Tulane.
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 2024 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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