Blazers Blaze Past Mean Green in a Show of Dominance at Bartow Arena
The UAB Blazers improved their record to 1-0 with a hard-fought victory over the North Texas Mean Green, who fell to 0-1. The final score read 71-62 in favor of the home team, marking a successful start to their season.
At Bartow Arena, the Blazers showcased their defensive capabilities by amassing nine blocks and limiting turnovers to just one team turnover. Their offense was equally impressive; they shot 43 percent from the field and an outstanding 84 percent from the free-throw line. The Blazers' ability to draw fouls and capitalize on them was evident as they made 26 out of 31 free throws.
The home team's scoring was balanced across both halves with 34 points before halftime and an additional 37 points in the second half. This consistent performance kept them ahead despite five ties and two lead changes throughout the game. The Blazers also dominated on rebounds, grabbing a total of 37 compared to North Texas' 31, which included pulling down an impressive number of offensive rebounds at eleven.
North Texas Mean Green put up a valiant effort with fast break points tallying up to seventeen but were hindered by twelve turnovers. They managed a field goal percentage of just forty-two percent but excelled at free throws where they hit eighty percent. Their efforts in paint were notable as well, scoring forty points.
The standout players for UAB were pivotal in securing this win; their contributions ranged from crucial blocks that stifled North Texas' momentum to sinking key three-pointers that kept them ahead on the scoreboard.
Looking forward, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as the UAB Blazers are set to face off against Rice Owls at Bartow Arena located at Birmingham AL on February 21st at around seven o'clock PM Central Time Zone (CT). This game will be available for viewing online via ESPN+. With preparations underway, fans are sure to be treated with another display of competitive basketball as UAB looks forward to maintaining its winning start.