Will the UAB Blazers Blaze Past North Texas Mean Green at Bartow Arena?

As the UAB Blazers gear up to host the North Texas Mean Green at Bartow Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance. The Blazers have been on a hot streak, showcasing a robust offense and a defense that's tough as nails.

In their recent nail-biter against the Bulldogs, the Blazers eked out an overtime victory with 79 points to 78. Their shooting was on point, with field goal percentages of 51 percent and three-point shots hitting at 40 percent. They also demonstrated defensive prowess with nine steals and five blocks, indicating they're not just an offensive powerhouse but can clamp down when it matters.

The game prior saw an even more dominant performance against the Falcons. The Blazers' offense was unstoppable, racking up 92 points with a field goal percentage of 49 percent and converting free throws at an impressive rate of 88 percent. Their fast-break points were through the roof at 36, showing they can turn defense into offense in a heartbeat.

On their visit to Alabama A&M Events Center earlier in December, UAB put up another high-scoring game with 93 points against Alabama A&M's Bulldogs. They shot half of their field goals successfully and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc—57 percent from three-point range is nothing short of remarkable.

The upcoming match promises excitement as UAB looks to exploit its home-court advantage once again. With consistent scoring above 90 points in two out of three past games and strong defensive showings throughout, fans should expect aggressive playmaking and relentless pursuit on both ends of the court.

Mark your calendars for February 18th at Bartow Arena where you can catch all the action live on ESPN+ starting at 8 PM local time (20:00 UTC). Will home-court advantage fuel another win for UAB? Join us then to find out!