UAB Blazers Set to Host SMU Mustangs at Bartow Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers prepare to welcome the SMU Mustangs to Bartow Arena for their upcoming women's basketball game, fans can expect an intense matchup. The Blazers have shown a mix of results in their recent performances, which will undoubtedly influence their approach to the game.

In their last outing against Saint Joseph's Hawks, the Blazers fell short with a final score of 57-63. Despite this loss, they demonstrated resilience by maintaining a consistent scoring pattern throughout the game and showcasing strong free-throw accuracy with an 85 percent completion rate. However, turnovers were a concern as they matched each assist with more than two turnovers.

The previous game saw a more favorable outcome for UAB as they dominated Wagner Seahawks with an impressive 79-39 victory. Their defensive prowess was on full display as they racked up 14 steals and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 34 points off Wagner's mistakes. The team also showed efficiency from beyond the arc and from the free-throw line where they shot approximately 35 percent and 90 percent respectively.

Another notable performance came during their home game against South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs where UAB secured a win with a score of 69-54. The Blazers' defense was solid once again, contributing eight steals and four blocks while maintaining control over turnovers compared to previous games.

Bartow Arena has been kind to UAB; it is where they achieved victory over South Carolina State by leveraging home-court advantage for better shooting percentages and stronger defensive plays.

As we look ahead to January 14th at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL, fans should anticipate seeing whether UAB can continue its robust defense while improving ball handling against SMU Mustangs' challenge. With recent fluctuations in performance but showing potential in key areas such as defense and free throws accuracy, it will be interesting to see how these trends play out during this encounter.

Fans eager not to miss any action can catch the game live on January 14th at Bartow Arena starting at 20:00 UTC (15:00 Central Time).