UAB Blazers Narrowly Outscored at Ocean Bank Convocation Center by Florida International Panthers

In a closely contested match at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers faced off against the Florida International University Panthers in a game that kept fans on edge. The final score read 90-87 in favor of the home team, with both teams demonstrating remarkable effort throughout. The Blazers now stand with an additional loss to their record, while the Panthers celebrate their victory.

The UAB Blazers showed strong offensive skills, scoring 39 points in the first half and adding another 40 points in the second. Despite being forced into overtime where they scored 8 points, it wasn't enough to secure a win. The team's field goal percentage was impressive at 50 percent from an attempt of 70 shots and they were particularly effective inside, with a total of 54 points scored in paint. Their free throw accuracy was notable as well, making 13 out of 16 attempts which translates to an excellent free throw percentage of approximately 81 percent.

Defensively, UAB managed to block four shots and made significant contributions through steals and rebounds. They stole the ball from their opponents on twelve occasions and gathered a total of thirty-eight rebounds – twenty-six defensive and ten offensive ones – which played a crucial role in maintaining possession.

The Florida International Panthers had slightly better luck this time around with their scoring efforts yielding just enough to surpass UAB's total by three points after overtime play concluded with them leading by eleven points compared to eight by UAB. Their field goal percentage stood close behind that of UAB's at approximately forty-eight percent from sixty-five attempts.

The Panthers also showcased agility on defense with thirteen steals and matched UAB's blocking efforts with four blocks themselves. They edged out slightly less than UAB on rebounds but still managed to pull down thirty-seven throughout the game.

Looking ahead for fans eager for more action from their beloved team: The next challenge for the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers will be against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers back home at Bartow Arena located in Birmingham, AL (zip code:35233). This encounter is scheduled for January 11th at 9:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one for those wishing to tune in or attend what promises to be another exciting matchup.