Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Set to Face UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena

As the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers prepare to take on the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Hilltoppers have shown resilience in their past performances, with an impressive victory over the UTSA Roadrunners where they scored 74 points and demonstrated strong defensive capabilities by accumulating seven blocks and nine steals. Their ability to convert turnovers into points was notable, as they scored 25 points off turnovers.

However, in their subsequent game against North Texas' Mean Green, the Hilltoppers fell short by four points despite a commendable free throw percentage of 83 percent. This loss highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in three-point shooting accuracy which stood at just 21 percent.

The most recent outing for Western Kentucky saw them scoring 60 points against Middle Tennessee's Blue Raiders. While they maintained a solid field goal percentage of around 41 percent and continued to show strength in fast break situations with 14 fast break points, it wasn't enough to secure the win.

The upcoming match at Bartow Arena presents an opportunity for Western Kentucky to leverage their strengths while addressing weaknesses exposed in previous games. Fans should look out for how well the team capitalizes on turnovers and whether they can improve their three-point shooting efficiency.

The venue itself could influence gameplay; playing away from home always introduces new challenges such as unfamiliarity with the court and local fan presence that could energize the Blazers.

Fans eager to support Western Kentucky can catch all the action on January 12th at 2:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). The game will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network (channel number:221), ensuring that supporters won't miss a moment of this exciting matchup.