Blazers Blaze Past Tigers in a Fierce Showdown at Bartow Arena

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers emerged victorious against the Memphis Tigers with a final score of 97-88. The Blazers' record now stands at an impressive 0-0, while the Tigers hold a 19-0 standing. The game was marked by intense competition and numerous lead changes, totaling 12 throughout the match.

In front of a passionate crowd of 8,127 spectators at Bartow Arena, the UAB Blazers showcased their offensive skills by shooting an impressive 52 percent from the field and converting on 55 percent of their two-point attempts. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable as they made nine out of twenty three-point attempts, translating to a solid 45 percent success rate.

The Blazers' defensive efforts were equally commendable as they managed to block four shots and steal the ball seven times from their opponents. This defensive pressure contributed to turning over possession twenty-one times which led to scoring twenty-six points off turnovers for both teams.

On offense, UAB's free throw performance was crucial; they secured seventy-six percent of their shots from the line through thirty-four attempts. Dominating on second-chance opportunities, UAB capitalized with twenty-three second-chance points thanks to sixteen offensive rebounds which played a significant role in maintaining their lead.

Despite being outscored in fast break points eighteen to sixteen by Memphis, UAB held strong in other aspects such as total rebounds where they outmatched Memphis forty to thirty-two. This included securing more defensive rebounds with twenty-two compared to Memphis's sixteen.

Memphis Tigers did not go down without showing their strengths; they excelled in steals with fifteen and had an efficient shooting night themselves with forty-eight percent overall field goal percentage and seventy percent from the free throw line. They also scored thirty-eight points inside the paint but ultimately fell short against UAB's robust performance.

Looking ahead for fans of UAB Blazers is another exciting matchup scheduled on January 31st against North Texas Mean Green at UNT Coliseum located in Denton, TX. Fans can catch this game live nationally on ESPNU channel two hundred eight starting at eight o'clock PM Central Time.