UAB Blazers Overcome Florida Atlantic Owls at Bartow Arena
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers improved their season record with a hard-fought victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls. The final score read 86-77 in favor of the home team, marking another successful outing for the Blazers.
At Bartow Arena, the UAB Blazers showcased a robust performance against their opponents. The first half saw them amass 43 points, setting a strong foundation for the remainder of the game. They maintained this momentum into the second half, matching their earlier effort with another 43 points. Overall, they shot an impressive 45 percent from field goal range and an outstanding 84 percent from the free-throw line.
The Blazers' offensive efforts were complemented by their defensive prowess; they blocked six shots and made four steals throughout the game. Their rebounding was particularly dominant as they collected a total of 45 rebounds—30 defensive and 11 offensive—giving them numerous second-chance opportunities that resulted in 19 second-chance points.
Contributing to these statistics were key players who managed to make significant impacts on both ends of the court. The team's balanced attack was evident as they matched their opponents with thirteen assists while maintaining better control over possession despite committing thirteen turnovers.
On offense, two-point attempts were converted at a rate of approximately 53 percent by UAB, slightly higher than FAU's conversion rate for similar shots. From beyond the arc, UAB hit six out of twenty attempts which translated to a three-point shooting percentage rounded up to about thirty percent.
The visiting Florida Atlantic Owls put up a valiant fight but fell short in several categories that proved pivotal in determining the outcome of this conference game. They scored forty points in paint compared to UAB's thirty-four but struggled from three-point range where they only made eight out of thirty-six attempts—a mere twenty-two percent success rate.
Despite trailing behind in some aspects, FAU did manage seventeen points off turnovers and had fourteen second-chance points thanks to eleven offensive rebounds which kept them competitive throughout both halves where they scored thirty and forty-seven respectively.
As fans look ahead after celebrating this victory at home with an attendance exceeding five thousand spectators, attention turns towards future matchups for The University Of Alabama At Birmingham Blazers who are set to face off against Florida International Panthers next week on February fourth at nine PM Eastern Time (eight PM Central). This upcoming game will be held once again within familiar confines – Bartow Arena located in Birmingham – where fans can tune into ESPN+ online network for live coverage ensuring not one moment is missed from what promises another exciting college basketball encounter.