Clash at Ocean Bank Convocation Center: UAB Blazers to Face Florida International Panthers

As the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers prepare to face off against the Florida International Panthers, fans are eager for what promises to be an exciting game at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Blazers have been showing a strong performance trend, with their recent games highlighting their ability to maintain a solid offense and defense.

In their last outing against the Owls, the Blazers scored 86 points but narrowly missed victory in a high-scoring affair that ended with an 88-86 loss. Despite this setback, they demonstrated resilience by maintaining a field goal percentage of 49 and converting half of their three-point attempts. Their rebounding was also notable, grabbing 30 boards in total.

Prior to that game, UAB hosted UTSA's Roadrunners and secured a comfortable win with a scoreline of 90-67. The Blazers' offensive prowess was on full display as they shot nearly 50 percent from the field and an impressive 52 percent from beyond the arc. They also outrebounded their opponents by ten rebounds, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court.

In another recent home game against UTEP's Miners which went into double overtime, UAB emerged victorious with a score of 79-73. The team's defensive efforts were commendable as they racked up seven blocks and thirteen steals while also managing twenty-five points off turnovers.

The upcoming match is expected to test UAB's ability to maintain these trends away from home soil. Fans can anticipate seeing whether UAB can continue its strong shooting performance while keeping up its defensive intensity against FIU Panthers.

The match is scheduled for January 8th at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Fans who cannot make it to Miami can catch all the action live on ESPN+ internet broadcast network.