UAB Blazers Blaze Past Temple Owls with a Centennial Victory at Liacouras Center
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers improved their record to an impressive 26-6 after a dominant performance against the Temple Owls, ending the game with a commanding score of 100-72. The Owls, on the other hand, faced a setback as their record now stands at 18-14.
At the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, fans witnessed the Blazers' offensive might as they shot an exceptional 61 percent from the field and an impressive 56 percent from beyond the arc. The team's scoring was well-distributed among players, but it was their accuracy from two-point range that stood out with a remarkable success rate of 63 percent. From free throws, they managed to secure points at a rate of 67 percent.
The Blazers also showcased their defensive skills by accumulating six steals and three blocks throughout the game. Their rebounding efforts were particularly noteworthy as they grabbed a total of 41 rebounds—30 defensive and nine offensive—which contributed significantly to maintaining possession and building momentum.
In terms of ball handling and teamwork, UAB excelled with twenty-two assists leading to scores while keeping turnovers low at seven for the entire game. This resulted in an outstanding assists-to-turnover ratio of approximately three, indicating efficient playmaking and careful ball control.
The Temple Owls put up resistance but struggled to keep pace with UAB's intensity. They managed to shoot 48 percent overall from field goals and achieved similar success as UAB in free throws made percentage (67). However, their three-point shooting lagged behind at only 38 percent accuracy. The home team also fell short in rebounding with just nineteen compared to UAB's forty-one.
Despite matching UAB in blocks (three) and committing one fewer personal foul (seventeen), Temple could not capitalize on these aspects due to ten turnovers which led directly to fourteen points for UAB. Additionally, Temple's assist-to-turnover ratio was less than one—a stark contrast to UAB’s efficiency on court.
Looking ahead after this emphatic win over Temple Owls, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup when University of Alabama at Birmingham hosts SMU Mustangs on March 10th at Bartow Arena located in Birmingham AL; tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Followers can catch all live action via ESPN+ internet broadcast network ensuring not a moment is missed from what promises be another captivating encounter for Blazer supporters.