Blazers Blaze Past Green Wave in a Swish of Victory at Bartow Arena
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers improved their season record with a commanding 83-69 victory over the Tulane Green Wave. The Blazers' performance was marked by a robust offensive display, outscoring the Green Wave in both halves with 39 and 44 points respectively. The Green Wave, despite their efforts, trailed with 33 points in the first half and managed to add another 36 in the second.
The UAB Blazers showcased an impressive shooting accuracy from inside the arc, converting 58 percent of their two-point attempts. Their overall field goal percentage stood at an efficient 49 percent across both halves. In contrast, Tulane struggled to find their rhythm, shooting only 40 percent from the field and making just under half of their two-point shots at a rate of 44 percent.
UAB's defensive efforts were equally noteworthy as they tallied seven steals throughout the game. This defensive pressure contributed to Tulane turning over possession on ten occasions which UAB capitalized on by scoring 18 points off turnovers. Additionally, UAB dominated on rebounds with a total count of 49 compared to Tulane's more modest tally of 29.
On offense, UAB not only moved the ball effectively but also demonstrated superior shot selection which resulted in them racking up an impressive total of eighteen assists—an indicator of their cohesive team play. Despite being less successful beyond the three-point line with a three-point percentage sitting at just around twenty-seven percent, they still managed six successful long-range shots.
Tulane did show some resilience; they made seven out three-points attempts reflecting thirty-two percent accuracy and kept pace by sinking eighty percent from the free-throw line. However, it wasn't enough to counteract UAB's dominance inside where forty-eight points were scored in paint compared to Tulane’s twenty-eight.
As for individual performances for UAB that stood out: one player’s contribution was particularly significant as he orchestrated several key plays that shifted momentum firmly into his team’s favor during critical moments throughout this conference game.
Looking ahead after this home win witnessed by three thousand four hundred seventy-two fans at Bartow Arena—the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers are set to face off against East Carolina Pirates back here on January twentieth at two o'clock PM Central Time Zone. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN+ for live coverage as these teams take center stage once again.