The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, March 2
Birmingham, Ala.
3 p.m.
UAB
vs
Memphis
Photo by: Ken Shepherd
UAB Hosts No. 18 Memphis on Sunday
3/1/2025 2:04:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's basketball is set to host No. 18 Memphis on Sunday at Bartow Arena in a battle for first place in the American Conference standings. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT.
Prior to the game, select members of the UAB football team and the UAB beach volleyball team will be signing autographs on the concourse. Students that attend Sunday's game will be eligible to receive a hat, t-shirt and LED bracelet while supplies last.
WATCH
Sunday's game will air on ESPN with John Schriffen and Richard Hendrix on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
Memphis leads the all-time series 41-12, including a 14-10 advantage in Birmingham. The Tigers won the first meeting between the two teams earlier this season in Memphis by a score of 100-77.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB went on the road and snapped Wichita State's six-game winning streak, downing the Shockers by a score of 80-72. Alejandro Vasquez matched his career high of 29 points to lead the team while Bradley Ezewiro, Christian Coleman and Yaxel Lendeborg each finished in double figures.
APPROACHING HISTORY
The Blazers have won 120 games over the last five seasons, tying the program record for the most wins over any five-year stretch. The previous record of 120 was set from 2019-24. UAB has also surpassed the most wins over a five-year stretch with one head coach, previously set from 1981-86 when the Blazers won 117 games under Gene Bartow.
FAST PACED, HIGH POWERED OFFENSE
Tempo has often been a theme of Andy Kennedy's teams, and the 2024-25 roster has continued that. The Blazers rank 89th in the country in tempo while scoring 83.4 points per game, which is 11th nationally and leads the American Conference. UAB is also fifth in the nation in fast break points per game with 16.3 per contest. The Blazers have scored 90+ points in nine games this season, their most since the 1990-91 season.
CRASH THE BOARDS
This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 13th in the country in rebounds per contest with 40.4. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.9 offensive boards per game, which is third in the nation. The Blazers grab 39.2 percent of their misses on the offensive end, which is the fourth best rate in the country. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game and is again averaging double figures on the glass. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in 13 games as a Blazer, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
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
As we launch into the 2025 giving year, we encourage you to further your support across UAB Athletics and help the Blazers reach new heights in the American Athletic Conference. For more information on ways to show your generosity to Blazer student athletes through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
Prior to the game, select members of the UAB football team and the UAB beach volleyball team will be signing autographs on the concourse. Students that attend Sunday's game will be eligible to receive a hat, t-shirt and LED bracelet while supplies last.
WATCH
Sunday's game will air on ESPN with John Schriffen and Richard Hendrix on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
SERIES HISTORY
Memphis leads the all-time series 41-12, including a 14-10 advantage in Birmingham. The Tigers won the first meeting between the two teams earlier this season in Memphis by a score of 100-77.
LAST TIME OUT
UAB went on the road and snapped Wichita State's six-game winning streak, downing the Shockers by a score of 80-72. Alejandro Vasquez matched his career high of 29 points to lead the team while Bradley Ezewiro, Christian Coleman and Yaxel Lendeborg each finished in double figures.
APPROACHING HISTORY
The Blazers have won 120 games over the last five seasons, tying the program record for the most wins over any five-year stretch. The previous record of 120 was set from 2019-24. UAB has also surpassed the most wins over a five-year stretch with one head coach, previously set from 1981-86 when the Blazers won 117 games under Gene Bartow.
FAST PACED, HIGH POWERED OFFENSE
Tempo has often been a theme of Andy Kennedy's teams, and the 2024-25 roster has continued that. The Blazers rank 89th in the country in tempo while scoring 83.4 points per game, which is 11th nationally and leads the American Conference. UAB is also fifth in the nation in fast break points per game with 16.3 per contest. The Blazers have scored 90+ points in nine games this season, their most since the 1990-91 season.
CRASH THE BOARDS
This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 13th in the country in rebounds per contest with 40.4. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.9 offensive boards per game, which is third in the nation. The Blazers grab 39.2 percent of their misses on the offensive end, which is the fourth best rate in the country. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game and is again averaging double figures on the glass. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in 13 games as a Blazer, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.
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
As we launch into the 2025 giving year, we encourage you to further your support across UAB Athletics and help the Blazers reach new heights in the American Athletic Conference. For more information on ways to show your generosity to Blazer student athletes through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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