The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, February 16
Birmingham, Ala.
3 p.m.
UAB
vs
South Florida
Photo by: Ken Shepherd
UAB Hosts South Florida for Bartow Classic
2/15/2025 12:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball is set to host South Florida on Sunday for the 16th annual Bartow Classic. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT.
For every single game ticket sold, $2 will go to the Gene Bartow Fund for Cancer Research at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. The first 1,000 fans at Sunday's game will receive rally towels with the Gene Bartow logo.
WATCH
Tomorrow's game will air on ESPN2 with Mike Corey and Perry Clark on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 42-21 over the Bulls, including a 21-7 advantage in Birmingham. The Blazers won the season's first meeting in Tampa by a score of 92-83. Andy Kennedy holds a 5-0 record against USF as a head coach.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell on the road at East Carolina by a score of 82-75 despite leading at the half. Lendeborg led UAB with 22 points and 11 rebounds, but the Pirates' duo of CJ Walker and RJ Felton was too much for the Blazers.
YAX SEASON
Yaxel Lendeborg is posting even more impressive numbers during his second year at UAB. He is averaging 17.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists so far this season for the Blazers, leading the team in each category. He is the third Blazer (Carlos Williams, Andy Kennedy) to open a season with three straight games with at least 20 points. Lendeborg earned AAC Player of the Week honors after averaging 23.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists in a pair of wins over Tulane and Florida Atlantic. He has also shown his ability to find his teammates, recording five or more assists in 13 games this season, including a streak of seven-straight games with at least five assists. Lendeborg has tied the UAB program record of 35 double-doubles, set by Carlos Williams.
JUCO DAWGS
UAB has embraced the JUCO ranks during Andy Kennedy's time in Birmingham and the 2024-25 roster features seven players that have played at a Junior College including Christian Coleman (South Plains), Greg Gordon (Dyersburg State), Marquis Hargrove (Arizona Western), Ja'Borri McGhee (Garden City/South Plains), Yaxel Lendeborg (Arizona Western), and Alejandro Vasquez (Salt Lake). JUCO players accounted for 41.7% of the Blazers' scoring last season and 48.4% of their rebounding. So far this season, JUCO players have accounted for 69.6% of the Blazers' scoring and 62.6% of their rebounding.
TONY TONEY TIME
Senior guard Tony Toney has been a spark for the Blazers during his fifth year in Birmingham. The Huntsville native is averaging 8.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 49.3% from the field, 43.4% from three and 90.9% from the free throw line. Toney had a huge game in the Blazers' win at South Florida, scoring 18 points while shooting 4-for-6 from three. He then added 15 points and six rebounds in a win over Charlotte.
BARTOW CLASSIC
The 16th annual Bartow Classic is coming up on Sunday, February 16 against South Florida. From every single game ticket purchased, $2 will go to the Gene Bartow Fund for Cancer Research at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Purchase your tickets here.
GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
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 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.
Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men's and women's basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.
BLAZER BOOSTERS
Blazer Nation, thank you for your continued generosity in providing the best experience for Blazer student-athletes as they strive to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference in the Birmingham community. Each gift received plays a significant role in the growth of UAB Athletics. As we launch the 2025 giving year, go to Blazerboosters.com to explore more opportunities to impact Blazer student-athletes or to start your 2025 support.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
For every single game ticket sold, $2 will go to the Gene Bartow Fund for Cancer Research at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. The first 1,000 fans at Sunday's game will receive rally towels with the Gene Bartow logo.
WATCH
Tomorrow's game will air on ESPN2 with Mike Corey and Perry Clark on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series 42-21 over the Bulls, including a 21-7 advantage in Birmingham. The Blazers won the season's first meeting in Tampa by a score of 92-83. Andy Kennedy holds a 5-0 record against USF as a head coach.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell on the road at East Carolina by a score of 82-75 despite leading at the half. Lendeborg led UAB with 22 points and 11 rebounds, but the Pirates' duo of CJ Walker and RJ Felton was too much for the Blazers.
YAX SEASON
Yaxel Lendeborg is posting even more impressive numbers during his second year at UAB. He is averaging 17.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists so far this season for the Blazers, leading the team in each category. He is the third Blazer (Carlos Williams, Andy Kennedy) to open a season with three straight games with at least 20 points. Lendeborg earned AAC Player of the Week honors after averaging 23.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists in a pair of wins over Tulane and Florida Atlantic. He has also shown his ability to find his teammates, recording five or more assists in 13 games this season, including a streak of seven-straight games with at least five assists. Lendeborg has tied the UAB program record of 35 double-doubles, set by Carlos Williams.
JUCO DAWGS
UAB has embraced the JUCO ranks during Andy Kennedy's time in Birmingham and the 2024-25 roster features seven players that have played at a Junior College including Christian Coleman (South Plains), Greg Gordon (Dyersburg State), Marquis Hargrove (Arizona Western), Ja'Borri McGhee (Garden City/South Plains), Yaxel Lendeborg (Arizona Western), and Alejandro Vasquez (Salt Lake). JUCO players accounted for 41.7% of the Blazers' scoring last season and 48.4% of their rebounding. So far this season, JUCO players have accounted for 69.6% of the Blazers' scoring and 62.6% of their rebounding.
TONY TONEY TIME
Senior guard Tony Toney has been a spark for the Blazers during his fifth year in Birmingham. The Huntsville native is averaging 8.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 49.3% from the field, 43.4% from three and 90.9% from the free throw line. Toney had a huge game in the Blazers' win at South Florida, scoring 18 points while shooting 4-for-6 from three. He then added 15 points and six rebounds in a win over Charlotte.
BARTOW CLASSIC
The 16th annual Bartow Classic is coming up on Sunday, February 16 against South Florida. From every single game ticket purchased, $2 will go to the Gene Bartow Fund for Cancer Research at the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Purchase your tickets here.
GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
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 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.
Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men's and women's basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.
BLAZER BOOSTERS
Blazer Nation, thank you for your continued generosity in providing the best experience for Blazer student-athletes as they strive to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference in the Birmingham community. Each gift received plays a significant role in the growth of UAB Athletics. As we launch the 2025 giving year, go to Blazerboosters.com to explore more opportunities to impact Blazer student-athletes or to start your 2025 support.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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