Blazers' Offensive Blaze Not Enough Against Tigers at FedExForum
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers faced a tough challenge against the Memphis Tigers, culminating in a high-scoring affair that ended 87-106. The Blazers now stand with an updated record reflecting the outcome of this game, while the Tigers improved their own tally.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers came out strong in the first half, putting up an impressive 61 points before halftime. Their offensive efforts were led by a remarkable two-point shooting performance, hitting 70 percent from inside the arc. The team's overall field goal percentage stood at 54 percent for the game, showcasing their ability to find and make shots from all over the court.
Despite their offensive output, UAB struggled to contain Memphis' fast-paced attack which resulted in 24 fast break points for the home team. The Blazers did manage to block five shots and steal possession six times throughout the contest but ultimately couldn't slow down their opponents who tallied up a significant 106 points by final buzzer.
UAB's playmaking was on display as they dished out 17 assists; however, they also turned over the ball 18 times which allowed Memphis to score 33 points off turnovers. In contrast, UAB scored only 11 points from turnovers created by their defense.
From beyond the arc, UAB hit nine three-pointers at a rate of 35 percent but it wasn't enough to match Memphis' scoring pace. Inside play was strong for UAB with them scoring an impressive total of 42 points in paint and adding another fifteen through second-chance opportunities.
Rebounding was one area where UAB fell short compared to Memphis; they grabbed only thirty boards – sixteen defensively and nine on offense – while allowing twenty offensive rebounds to Memphis which contributed significantly to second-chance opportunities for them.
Free throw shooting was solid for UAB as they made fourteen free throws at a rate of approximately seventy-four percent. However, personal fouls were an issue with twenty-four called against them throughout gameplay compared to sixteen against Memphis.
Looking ahead after this conference game setback, fans can catch The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers next when they visit Philadelphia's Liacouras Center on March seventh for an encounter with Temple Owls scheduled for six o'clock evening local time broadcasted on ESPN2.