UAB Blazers Set to Ignite Bartow Arena Against Rice Owls in Upcoming Clash

As the UAB Blazers prepare to host the Rice Owls at Bartow Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Blazers have shown a mix of performances in their recent outings, and as they return home, they'll be looking to capitalize on familiar territory.

In their last game against Saint Joseph's Hawks, despite a valiant effort, the Blazers fell short with 57 points against the Hawks' 63. The team showed resilience but struggled with turnovers (13) and could only convert 39 percent from both field goals and two-point range. However, they excelled at free throws with an impressive 85 percent accuracy.

The previous game saw a different side of UAB as they dominated Wagner Seahawks with a commanding scoreline of 79-39. Their defense was particularly noteworthy as they forced 29 turnovers and capitalized by scoring 34 points off those opportunities. They also showcased their ability to steal effectively with a total of 14 steals contributing significantly to this victory.

Against South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs at home earlier in December, UAB secured another win scoring 69 points while holding their opponents to just 54. Their defensive prowess was on display once again with eight steals and four blocks while maintaining an excellent free throw percentage at 86 percent.

The upcoming game is set for February 17th at Bartow Arena in Birmingham – tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time. Fans can expect the Blazers to leverage their defensive strengths and aim for high efficiency from the charity stripe once more. With recent games showing both ends of performance spectrum – from tight losses to dominant victories – consistency will be key if UAB intends on taking down Rice Owls on home turf.

For those who can't make it to Bartow Arena, you can catch all the action live where available or follow along through updates provided by various sports media outlets.