UAB Blazers Edge Out North Texas Mean Green in Women's Basketball Showdown at UNT Coliseum
In a closely contested game at the UNT Coliseum, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers emerged victorious over the North Texas Mean Green with a final score of 76-74. The Blazers' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Mean Green fall to 0-1.
The match began with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers facing an early challenge as they trailed behind in the first half. The first quarter saw them score only nine points compared to North Texas's twenty, and by halftime, their cumulative score was twenty points against North Texas's thirty-five. However, a remarkable turnaround occurred in the third quarter when the Blazers scored thirty-three points, seizing control and bringing their total to fifty-three. They maintained their momentum into the fourth quarter by adding another twenty-three points to secure their win.
Key players for the UAB Blazers included those who contributed significantly to overturning what seemed like an impending defeat after being down fifteen points by halftime. Their exceptional performance in both offense and defense during the second half was pivotal for this comeback.
On behalf of North Texas Mean Green, despite leading for much of the game and scoring consistently across all quarters – twenty in Q1, fifteen in Q2, twenty-two in Q3, and seventeen in Q4 – they were unable to hold off UAB’s aggressive play that unfolded after halftime.
The fans witnessed a gripping encounter where both teams displayed determination and skill; however it was ultimately defined by a strong second-half performance from UAB that tipped scales in their favor.
Looking ahead for fans of The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers: The team will be on court again on January 26th against Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters at Thomas Assembly Center located in Ruston. This upcoming game is scheduled for 6 PM local time without any broadcast networks announced yet; however updates regarding where fans can watch will be provided closer to game day.