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UAB tops Utah Valley, sets up Conference USA showdown in NIT

Ty Brewer had a career-high 30 points with 12 rebounds and five steals, Eric Gaines scored seven of his 13 points in overtime and UAB beat Utah Valley 88-86 to set up an all-Confer...

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UAB plays Utah Valley in NIT matchup

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UAB, Utah Valley play in NIT

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Jordan Walker - Big road win on Wednesday Walker chipped in 21 points (7-22 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 67-59 victory over Vanderbilt.

Impact Walker didn't have his best shooting night, but he was able to find other ways to contribute and lead his team to a big road win in the NIT quarterfinals. Walker is among the most productive players in the country averaging 22.5 points, 4.2 three-pointers, and 4.0 assists per contest. He will look to put on a show in Las Vegas next week and help UAB end the season on a high note.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 UAB holds off No. 2 Vanderbilt in NIT quarterfinal Jordan Walker scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half to lift fourth-seeded UAB to a 67-59 victory over second-seeded Vanderbilt on We...

MARCH 22 • SACBEE.COM

UAB sets program record for wins, advances to NIT semis

Jordan Walker had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Trey Jemison added 17 points and 12 rebounds and UAB beat Vanderbilt 67-59 to advance to the NIT semifinals in Las Ve...

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NIT Roundup: Wisconsin Sneaks Past Oregon; Quarterfinals Conclude Wednesday Wisconsin and North Texas took down No. 1 seeds Oregon and Oklahoma State in the NIT quarterfinals on Tuesday. UAB, Vanderbilt, Cincinnati a...

MARCH 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How to watch Vanderbilt basketball vs. UAB on TV, live stream\u00a0in NIT Vanderbilt basketball can continue its season to Las Vegas with a win against UAB in Wednesday's NIT quarterfinal game inside Memorial Gym.

MARCH 22 • TENNESSEAN.COM

UAB visits red-hot Tyrin Lawrence, Vanderbilt in NIT clash Tyrin Lawrence and second-seeded Vanderbilt aim to continue their torrid ways on Wednesday when they host fourth-seeded UAB in an NIT quarte...

MARCH 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UAB defeats Morehead State in NIT 77-59

Led by Ty Brewer's 25 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Morehead State Eagles 77-59 in the second round of the NIT

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ty Brewer - Almost logs double-double Brewer logged 25 points (12-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and nine rebounds over 32 minutes during Sunday's 77-59 victory over Morehead State.

Impact Brewer was added to UAB's starting lineup again Sunday. Despite being one rebound short of a double-double, he almost logged it and logged his best point tally since 2019. Moving forward across the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Brewer is expected to continue being a part of UAB's starting lineup.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Buffen scores 26, UAB tops Southern Miss 88-60 in NIT opener

KJ Buffen scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to help UAB beat Southern Miss 88-60 in the opening round of the NIT

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ty Brewer - Not in starting lineup Tuesday Brewer will not be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Southern Mississippi, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Brewer will be coming off the bench in Tuesday's NIT opener against Southern Mississippi. The senior had started the last nine games for UAB, previously scoring 10 points and 5 rebounds in his last start.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Gaines - Gets starting nod Gaines is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Southern Mississippi, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Gaines will replace Ty Brewer in the starting five Tuesday. The sophomore guard had come off the bench in five of his last six appearances.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Martin, FAU blaze into first NCAA Tournament in 21 years by pounding UAB to win Conference USA tourney Martin shot 12 of 19 including 5 of 10 from 3-point range.

MARCH 11 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Florida Atlantic shatters UAB for trip to NCAA tourney

Alijah Martin scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Florida Atlantic took control early and beat UAB 78-56 in the Conference USA Tournament championship game to clinch an au...

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eric Gaines - Scores seven points Gaines posted seven points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 93-91 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Gaines logged 11 points across his last two games started during the 2022-23 Blazers' regular season. He will look to redeem himself when they begin playing tournament games. Despite the recent struggles, Gaines remains a promising scorer, as his 12.0-point UAB average suggests.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Buffen - Moves to bench Buffen isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Charlotte, Evan Dudley of AL.com reports.

Impact Buffen will be replaced by Eric Gaines in the starting five Saturday. Buffen will come off the bench for the first time this season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Jemison - Remains in starting lineup Jemison is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Charlotte, Evan Dudley of AL.com reports.

Impact Jemison will make his 31st start of the season Saturday. The senior big man is averaging 9.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 24.4 minutes in 2022-23.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Gaines - Gets starting nod Gaines is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Charlotte, Evan Dudley of AL.com reports.

Impact Gaines will replace Trey Jemison in the starting lineup Saturday. Gaines is averaging 12.1 points, 4.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 29.9 minutes across 30 games this season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte hosts UAB after Khalifa's 27-point game

Charlotte plays the UAB Blazers after Aly Khalifa scored 27 points in Charlotte's 78-73 loss to the UTSA Roadrunners

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Khalifa and Charlotte host UAB

Charlotte takes on the UAB Blazers after Aly Khalifa scored 27 points in Charlotte's 78-73 loss to the UTSA Roadrunners

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ledarrius Brewer - Plays four minutes Brewer (undisclosed) finished with one assist across four minutes during Saturday's 72-60 win over Western Kentucky.

Impact Brewer sat out when UAB hosted Rice on Wednesday. Fortunately for him, he was able to play at Western Kentucky. And in spite of the limited time Brewer received, that is not expected to last long, especially if his track record can be relied on. Brewer averaged 25.8 points across UAB's first 13 games of 2023.

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Gaines scores 17 as UAB beats Western Kentucky 72-60

Eric Gaines scored 17 points off of the bench to help lead the UAB Blazers over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 72-60

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