Blazers' Efforts Fall Short in Moody Coliseum Showdown Against Mustangs

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers and the Southern Methodist University Mustangs faced off in a closely contested battle, with the Blazers standing at 0-0 before the game and the Mustangs also at 0-0. The final score reflected a narrow margin, with UAB scoring 69 while SMU edged ahead with 72.

In an intense conference game at Moody Coliseum, witnessed by an attendance of 5,656 fans, both teams displayed remarkable resilience. The Blazers showcased their offensive skills by maintaining a field goal percentage of 48 and converting on free throws with an impressive accuracy rate of 82 percent. They were particularly effective from inside the arc, hitting two-point shots at a rate of 57 percent.

The UAB Blazers' aggressive play was evident as they racked up eight blocks and three steals over the course of the game. Their teamwork shone through with a total of 21 assists. Despite these efforts, turnovers were an issue for UAB as they totaled fifteen for the game.

On offense, points in paint were a significant contributor to UAB's scoring efforts as they tallied up to 28 points from close range. They also capitalized on second-chance opportunities by adding another fourteen points to their tally. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink six three-pointers out of nineteen attempts which translated into a three-point shooting percentage of around thirty-two percent.

Defensively speaking, rebounds played a crucial role for both teams; each team grabbed thirty-five rebounds throughout the contest. The Blazers secured twenty-two defensive rebounds and nine offensive ones which helped them maintain possession and create additional scoring opportunities.

Despite their valiant effort on both ends of the court, it was not enough to secure victory against SMU who managed twelve steals contributing significantly to their sixteen points off turnovers advantage over UAB's twelve points off turnovers.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought match-up against SMU Mustangs where lead changes occurred six times and scores were tied four times indicating how competitive it was until clock decimal hit zero-zero; fans can look forward to seeing if UAB can bounce back in their next game scheduled against Florida Atlantic Owls (FAU). This upcoming home encounter will take place at Bartow Arena located in Birmingham AL on February eighth starting from nine PM Eastern Time Zone broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine ensuring that supporters won't miss any action regardless where they are.