Clash at Bartow Arena: UAB Blazers Set to Host East Carolina Pirates

As the UAB Blazers prepare to welcome the East Carolina Pirates to the Bartow Arena, fans can anticipate an electrifying Men's Basketball game. The Blazers have been showcasing a robust performance on their home court, and this upcoming match is expected to be no different.

The Blazers' recent games reveal a team in good form. They secured a nail-biting victory against the Bulldogs with a one-point margin in overtime, finishing 79-78. Their offensive efficiency was evident as they shot an impressive 51 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond the arc. The team also demonstrated resilience on defense with five blocks and nine steals.

In another dominant display at Bartow Arena, UAB outplayed Montevallo Falcons with a comprehensive scoreline of 92-56. Their fast-paced game led to an overwhelming number of fast-break points (36), highlighting their ability to capitalize on turnovers – which they forced Montevallo into committing twenty times.

An away game against Alabama A&M Bulldogs saw them continue their winning streak with a high-scoring affair that ended 93-82 in favor of UAB. The Blazers maintained their shooting efficiency at 50 percent from the field while converting eight out of fourteen three-point attempts.

These performances suggest that UAB has found its rhythm both offensively and defensively as they head into this matchup against East Carolina Pirates. With solid shooting percentages, effective ball movement resulting in high assist numbers, and aggressive defense leading to turnovers, fans should expect nothing less than an exciting contest.

The scheduled game will take place on January 20th at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. Fans looking forward to catching all the action live can tune into ESPN+ for broadcast coverage starting at 8 PM local time (20:00 UTC).