Clash at Bartow Arena: UAB Blazers and UNC Asheville Bulldogs Ready for Basketball Showdown

As the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers prepare to host the UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Bartow Arena, fans are eager to witness another display of their team's prowess on the hardwood. The Blazers have been on a remarkable run, showcasing a blend of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity that has left opponents struggling to keep pace.

In their recent outing against Montevallo Falcons, the Blazers dominated with an impressive 92-point performance, nearly doubling their opponent's score. Their shooting was particularly notable with a field goal percentage rounding up to 49 percent and an exceptional free throw completion rate close to 88 percent. The team also excelled in ball movement, racking up 21 assists while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio above 2.

Another aspect where UAB has excelled is in capitalizing on turnovers. Against Montevallo, they scored a staggering 38 points off turnovers thanks to their aggressive defense that racked up 14 steals. This trend was also evident in their game against Alabama A&M Bulldogs where they scored 21 points off turnovers.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Blazers as they faced a setback against Arkansas State Red Wolves with a loss despite scoring 68 points. They'll be looking to bounce back from this defeat by tightening their defense which allowed over half of Arkansas State's shots from the field.

Bartow Arena has been a fortress for UAB; its electric atmosphere often acts as the sixth man propelling the team forward. With home-court advantage and current momentum barring their last game slip-up, fans can expect an intense battle as they look forward to extending their winning ways.

The upcoming game is scheduled for December 30th at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL and will tip-off at local time (1:00 AM GMT). Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet broadcast networks.