UAB Blazers Narrowly Defeated at Alaska Airlines Center in Women's Basketball Semifinals Game 1
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers faced a narrow defeat against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels with a final score of 64-68. The Blazers now stand with an additional loss to their record, while the Colonels notch another victory.
In what was a closely contested match at the Alaska Airlines Center, the UAB Blazers showcased a determined effort against their opponents. The Blazers opened strong, outscoring the Colonels by one point in the first quarter with 20 points to their 19. However, they fell slightly behind in the second quarter scoring only 14 points to Eastern Kentucky's 18.
The third quarter saw a resurgence from UAB as they put up another solid performance with 16 points but were once again outdone by Eastern Kentucky's final push of 19 points in the fourth quarter. Despite this setback, there were notable performances from UAB players who contributed significantly across various aspects of the game.
The Blazers' defense was on display as they amassed five blocks and eleven steals over four quarters. On offense, they managed thirteen assists and capitalized on turnovers by scoring eleven points off them. Their shooting accuracy from beyond the arc was impressive as well; nine three-pointers were made out of twenty-five attempts resulting in a three-point percentage of thirty-six percent.
UAB also demonstrated strength under both baskets grabbing forty-three rebounds – thirty-one defensive and ten offensive – which translated into fifteen second-chance points. They showed proficiency from the free-throw line making eleven out of fifteen attempts which is approximately seventy-three percent successful shots.
On contrast, Eastern Kentucky had seventeen assists contributing to their win along with seven steals and two blocks defensively. They excelled inside painting scoring twenty-eight points compared to UAB’s twenty-two and turned over possession less frequently than UAB with only fifteen turnovers throughout all quarters combined.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team: The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers will be playing away against Alaska Anchorage Seawolves at Alaska Airlines Center located in Anchorage on November 20th scheduled for an evening tip-off time that corresponds to late night or early morning depending on your time zone (2:15 AM UTC). This upcoming game will not be broadcasted through conventional networks but may be available through local sports streaming services or radio broadcasts for those following along.