Clash at Bartow Arena: UAB Blazers to Host Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in Men's Basketball
As the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers prepare to host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bartow Arena, fans are eager to see how their team will perform. The Blazers have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, with a notable trend towards high-scoring games.
In their last game against Florida International Panthers, the Blazers scored an impressive 87 points but fell short by three points in overtime. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways from the game; they shot 50 percent from the field and an excellent 81 percent from the free-throw line. Their ability to score inside was evident with 54 points in paint and they also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 28 points off them.
However, ball security has been an issue for UAB as evidenced by their 19 turnovers against FIU. This is something they'll need to tighten up against Western Kentucky. Another area of concern might be their three-point shooting which was just at 25 percent last game.
Looking back two games ago against Florida Atlantic Owls, UAB again put up a strong offensive performance with 86 points but narrowly lost by two points. They showed proficiency from beyond the arc hitting half of their three-point attempts and maintained a solid assist-to-turnover ratio.
In contrast, during their home game before that against UTSA Roadrunners, UAB came out on top with a comfortable victory scoring 90 points while holding UTSA to just 67. Their defensive effort was notable with seven blocks and seven steals contributing significantly to this win.
With these recent performances in mind, fans can expect an energetic offense from UAB but should hope for improvements defensively and in taking care of the ball if they are going to come out victorious at Bartow Arena.
The upcoming match is scheduled for January 12th at Bartow Arena located in Birmingham AL; tip-off is set for January 11th at 9 PM local time (Central Time). Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.