The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, September 19
Birmingham, Ala.
7 PM
UAB
vs
South Alabama
UAB Volleyball Ready to Host Alabama Showdown
9/18/2024 4:05:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM - The UAB Volleyball team is set to host the Alabama Showdown with opponents South Alabama, Samford, and Auburn.
GAME TIMES
Thursday
4 pm - Samford vs. Auburn
7 pm - UAB vs South Alabama
Friday
4 pm - Samford vs. South Alabama
7 pm - UAB vs Auburn
Saturday
2 pm - South Alabama vs Auburn
5 pm - UAB vs Samford
The Blazers will look to continue their hot start to the season against South Alabama on Thursday. UAB started with five wins in their first seven games. The Blazers have played in just one fifth set match and that was Friday against Jacksonville State. UAB had 77 digs and 51 assists, which was a season high in both categories.
Bartow Arena will host three promotions this weekend: Thursday will be 2000's night & student appreciation night. Friday will be SAAC night with free pizza for the first 50 students. Saturday will be Mental Health Awareness night.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers have played South Alabama 35 times starting back in 1979. UAB has won 24 times with just 11 losses. South Alabama broke an eight game UAB winning streak last year when they won 3-1.
Auburn and UAB have played 31 times in total. The Tigers are dominating the series winning 23 total and the last 13. In 2022, the Blazers took Auburn to five sets losing 2-3.
UAB has faced off against Samford 32 times with the Blazers holding a 26-6 record. Samford rides a four game winning streak into Thursday's game.
SMITH EARNS AAC HONORABLE MENTION
Kelsey Smith earned a spot on the AAC Honorable mention team helping UAB to two wins on the weekend. Smith finished with 5.91 assists per set, while also adding 2.50 points per set from the setter position. Defensively she had 2.00 digs per set. The last time we saw the Blazers was on Saturday when Arkansas State took down UAB 3-0. The Blazers went 2-1 for the second weekend in a row. You can watch all three UAB games on ESPN+, while live statistics will be available here.
GAME TIMES
Thursday
4 p.m. - Samford vs. Auburn
7 p.m. - UAB vs South Alabama
Friday
4 p.m. - Samford vs. South Alabama
7 p.m. - UAB vs Auburn
Saturday
2 p.m. - South Alabama vs Auburn
5 p.m. - UAB vs Samford
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
To keep up with UAB Volleyball, follow @UAB_VB on Instagram and Twitter.
2024-25 GOLD CARD
The 2024-25 Gold Card is on Sale. The 2024-25 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for AAC or NCAA Championship events.
GAME TIMES
Thursday
4 pm - Samford vs. Auburn
7 pm - UAB vs South Alabama
Friday
4 pm - Samford vs. South Alabama
7 pm - UAB vs Auburn
Saturday
2 pm - South Alabama vs Auburn
5 pm - UAB vs Samford
The Blazers will look to continue their hot start to the season against South Alabama on Thursday. UAB started with five wins in their first seven games. The Blazers have played in just one fifth set match and that was Friday against Jacksonville State. UAB had 77 digs and 51 assists, which was a season high in both categories.
Bartow Arena will host three promotions this weekend: Thursday will be 2000's night & student appreciation night. Friday will be SAAC night with free pizza for the first 50 students. Saturday will be Mental Health Awareness night.
SERIES HISTORY
The Blazers have played South Alabama 35 times starting back in 1979. UAB has won 24 times with just 11 losses. South Alabama broke an eight game UAB winning streak last year when they won 3-1.
Auburn and UAB have played 31 times in total. The Tigers are dominating the series winning 23 total and the last 13. In 2022, the Blazers took Auburn to five sets losing 2-3.
UAB has faced off against Samford 32 times with the Blazers holding a 26-6 record. Samford rides a four game winning streak into Thursday's game.
SMITH EARNS AAC HONORABLE MENTION
Kelsey Smith earned a spot on the AAC Honorable mention team helping UAB to two wins on the weekend. Smith finished with 5.91 assists per set, while also adding 2.50 points per set from the setter position. Defensively she had 2.00 digs per set. The last time we saw the Blazers was on Saturday when Arkansas State took down UAB 3-0. The Blazers went 2-1 for the second weekend in a row. You can watch all three UAB games on ESPN+, while live statistics will be available here.
GAME TIMES
Thursday
4 p.m. - Samford vs. Auburn
7 p.m. - UAB vs South Alabama
Friday
4 p.m. - Samford vs. South Alabama
7 p.m. - UAB vs Auburn
Saturday
2 p.m. - South Alabama vs Auburn
5 p.m. - UAB vs Samford
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
To keep up with UAB Volleyball, follow @UAB_VB on Instagram and Twitter.
2024-25 GOLD CARD
The 2024-25 Gold Card is on Sale. The 2024-25 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for AAC or NCAA Championship events.
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