The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, November 20
Jacksonville, Ala.
6:30 p.m.
UAB
at
Jacksonville State
Women’s Basketball Heads to Jacksonville State for Wednesday Night Contest
11/19/2024 11:10:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's basketball hits the road to face Jacksonville State on Wednesday. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Blazers enter Saturday's game 3-0 and is the only AAC team to go undefeated so far this season, while Jacksonville State is 2-1 on the season. The game marks the 10th time the two teams have faced each other and UAB leads the all-time series 7-2.
Jacksonville State is coming off a 72-41 win at South Carolina State last Friday, while the Blazers earned a 92-66 victory against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.
Tracey Bershers led UAB with a career-high 22 points while Journey Armstead had a season-best 16 points and added five assists. Jade Weathersby recorded double digits for the third consecutive game with 13 points and collected nine rebounds. Rayne Tucker tallied 10 points along with Maddie Walsh who had 10 points and also recorded double digits for the third consecutive game.
The Green and Gold built their biggest lead against MVSU in the fourth quarter at 28 points and scored 51 points in the second half. UAB scored 40 points in the paint and shot 49 percent while holding Mississippi Valley State to shooting 39 percent. The Blazers out-rebounded the Devilettes 47-34.
Weathersby leads UAB with 15.3 points per game while Walsh is following behind with 14.0 points per game. Sara Bershers is averaging 12.0 points per game while Armstead (11.7) and T. Bershers (11.3) are also averaging in double figures. Weathersby is also leading in the rebound category with 10.7 rebounds per game.
Offensively, Jacksonville State is led by Mya Barnes who averages 11.3 points per game and Bre'Anna Rhodes who is averaging 9.3 points per game.
2024-25 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB women's basketball season are available for $50 for general admission tickets. Reserved courtside seating is also available for $115. For more information about women's basketball ticket packages, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available starting today 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.
2024 BLAZERS GIVE DAY
UAB Athletics is excited to announce the third annual Blazers Give Day, a 24-hour fundraising initiative, which is set to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Blazer Nation is asked to collectively impact the experience of more than 450 student-athletes by directly supporting our 18 sports. Funds raised during Blazers Give Day will be directed to sport-specific gift accounts which provide the additional resources necessary for UAB coaches to continue building championship-caliber programs. To learn more about how your gift will impact the student-athlete experience at UAB, visit BlazersGiveDay2024.
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 compete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_WBBALL on Twitter and Instagram.
The Blazers enter Saturday's game 3-0 and is the only AAC team to go undefeated so far this season, while Jacksonville State is 2-1 on the season. The game marks the 10th time the two teams have faced each other and UAB leads the all-time series 7-2.
Jacksonville State is coming off a 72-41 win at South Carolina State last Friday, while the Blazers earned a 92-66 victory against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.
Tracey Bershers led UAB with a career-high 22 points while Journey Armstead had a season-best 16 points and added five assists. Jade Weathersby recorded double digits for the third consecutive game with 13 points and collected nine rebounds. Rayne Tucker tallied 10 points along with Maddie Walsh who had 10 points and also recorded double digits for the third consecutive game.
The Green and Gold built their biggest lead against MVSU in the fourth quarter at 28 points and scored 51 points in the second half. UAB scored 40 points in the paint and shot 49 percent while holding Mississippi Valley State to shooting 39 percent. The Blazers out-rebounded the Devilettes 47-34.
Weathersby leads UAB with 15.3 points per game while Walsh is following behind with 14.0 points per game. Sara Bershers is averaging 12.0 points per game while Armstead (11.7) and T. Bershers (11.3) are also averaging in double figures. Weathersby is also leading in the rebound category with 10.7 rebounds per game.
Offensively, Jacksonville State is led by Mya Barnes who averages 11.3 points per game and Bre'Anna Rhodes who is averaging 9.3 points per game.
2024-25 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2024-25 UAB women's basketball season are available for $50 for general admission tickets. Reserved courtside seating is also available for $115. For more information about women's basketball ticket packages, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available starting today 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.
2024 BLAZERS GIVE DAY
UAB Athletics is excited to announce the third annual Blazers Give Day, a 24-hour fundraising initiative, which is set to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Blazer Nation is asked to collectively impact the experience of more than 450 student-athletes by directly supporting our 18 sports. Funds raised during Blazers Give Day will be directed to sport-specific gift accounts which provide the additional resources necessary for UAB coaches to continue building championship-caliber programs. To learn more about how your gift will impact the student-athlete experience at UAB, visit BlazersGiveDay2024.
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 compete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_WBBALL on Twitter and Instagram.
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