BIRMINGHAM – UAB men’s basketball will face off with Florida Atlantic on Sunday afternoon in Boca Raton. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. CT.
 
WATCH
Sunday’s game will air on ESPN with Kevin Brown (pxp) and Jon Crispin (analyst) on the call.
 
LISTEN
David Crane will call the game for the Blazers on 100.5 ESPN.
 
SERIES HISTORY        
UAB leads the all-time series over the Owls, 14-6. Florida Atlantic has won each of the last three meetings in Boca Raton. The programs met five times over the last two seasons.
 
LAST TIME OUT             
The Blazers earned an 81-69 win over Tulane on Tuesday night. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Blazers with 25 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists while Tony Toney added 15 points on five three-pointers.
 
YEAR TWO YAX
Yaxel Lendeborg is posting even more impressive numbers during his second year at UAB. He is averaging 16.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists so far this season for the Blazers, leading the team in each category. Lendeborg became the third Blazer to open a season with three straight games with at least 20 points. He joins Carlos Williams and Andy Kennedy as the only players to have such a start at UAB.
 
JUCO DAWGS               
UAB has embraced the JUCO ranks during Andy Kennedy‘s time in Birmingham and the 2024-25 roster features seven players that have played at a Junior College including Christian Coleman (South Plains), Greg Gordon (Dyersburg State), Marquis Hargrove (Arizona Western), Ja’Borri McGhee (Garden City/South Plains), Yaxel Lendeborg (Arizona Western), and Alejandro Vasquez (Salt Lake). JUCO players accounted for 41.7% of the Blazers’ scoring last season and 48.4% of their rebounding. So far this season, JUCO players have accounted for 70.2% of the Blazers’ scoring and 62.8% of their rebounding.
 
GET TO THE LINE        
The Blazers were one of the best teams in the country at getting to the charity stripe in 2023-24, finishing eighth in the country in free throws made per game at 17.8. This year, the Blazers are again getting to the free throw line at a high rate. UAB is 92nd in the nation with 15.3 free throws made per game and 52nd in the country at 76.1 percent from the charity stripe.
 
CRASH THE BOARDS
This season, UAB is again among the top rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 16th in the country in rebounds per contest with 41.1. UAB is especially strong on the offensive glass with 14.6 offensive boards per game, which is 14th in the nation. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team in rebounding last season with 10.6 per game. He has grabbed 15 or more rebounds in 12 games as a Blazer, including a 21-rebound game vs. Florida Atlantic which ranks second in program history.

GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE

Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB’s home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences at Bartow Arena are available at any home basketball game on a first come, first served basis throughout the season.

Group ticket packages provide your family, friends, or company the opportunity to save money on the single game ticket price while providing access to memorable fan experiences at Bartow Arena. Discounted group rates are available for both men’s and women’s basketball games and pricing is based on the size of the pre-purchased group. This season, UAB Athletics is offering unique fan experiences for groups including a spirit tunnel, sideline warm-up watch, group photo at center court, post-game free throws, and videoboard recognition, among others. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.

BLAZER BOOSTERS

Blazer Nation, thank you for your continued generosity in providing the best experience for Blazer student-athletes as they strive to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference in the Birmingham community. Each gift received plays a significant role in the growth of UAB Athletics. As we launch the 2025 giving year, go to Blazerboosters.com to explore more opportunities to impact Blazer student-athletes or to start your 2025 support.

FOLLOW THE BLAZERS

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