Clash at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena: UAB Blazers Take on Wagner Seahawks in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers prepare to face the Wagner Seahawks at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena, fans are eager to see if the Blazers can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming women's basketball game promises to be an exciting matchup, with both teams looking to assert their dominance on the court.
The UAB Blazers have shown a mixed bag of results in their past games, demonstrating both resilience and areas for improvement. In their last outing against Nicholls State Colonels, they secured a comfortable win with 73 points against 62, showcasing a strong third quarter where they scored 31 points and displayed impressive shooting accuracy from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of around 48 percent.
However, consistency has been an issue for the Blazers as evidenced by their previous home game against Auburn Tigers where they fell short by ten points (62-72). Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways including an excellent free throw percentage of approximately 83 percent and a significant number of second-chance points (16).
The Blazers bounced back in style during another home game against Mississippi Valley State Devilettes with an emphatic victory scoring 88 points while allowing only 56. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot nearly 47 percent from the field and were nearly flawless from the free-throw line with over 91 percent accuracy.
With these performances in mind, fans can expect UAB to focus on capitalizing on fast break opportunities and maintaining high shooting percentages. The team will also aim to tighten up defensively after showing some vulnerability in that area during these past games.
The venue itself could play a role; Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena is known for its energetic atmosphere which could provide an additional boost for both teams but particularly challenge visiting squads like UAB who must adapt quickly.
Fans can catch all the action live as UAB looks to showcase its skills and secure another win on December 20th at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena in Philadelphia starting at 6 PM local time.