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Jacob Meyer scores 29, hits go-ahead shot in OT to help UAB beat East Carolina 87-85

Jacob Meyer scored 29 points and hit a go-ahead jumper with 16 seconds left in overtime to help UAB beat East Carolina 87-85

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jacob Meyer - Goes off for 29 points Meyer provided 29 points (12-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Sunday's 87-85 OT win over East Carolina.

Impact Meyer was held to two points in 12 foul-plagued minutes in Wednesday's loss to Florida Atlantic. The Blazers have won a pair of overtime games in conference and Meyer has averaged 24.0 points in those wins. The DePaul transfer is averaging 14.3 points.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riley and East Carolina host UAB

East Carolina hosts the UAB Blazers after Joran Riley scored 29 points in East Carolina's 75-67 loss to the Temple Owls

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Carlyle's 25 help Florida Atlantic down UAB 76-71

Led by Kanaan Carlyle's 25 points, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the UAB Blazers 76-71 on Wednesday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Evan Chatman - Brings down 15 rebounds Chatman contributed seven points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 76-71 loss to Florida Atlantic.

Impact Chatman equaled his season high in rebounds. He had single-digit rebounds in five straight games coming into Wednesday. The 6-8 junior is averaging 8.8 rebounds, which is fourth best in the American Conference. He is willing to take long range shots, but is only making 27.5 percent of his 3-pointers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Florida Atlantic visits UAB following Westry's 24-point game

UAB faces the Florida Atlantic Owls after Chance Westry scored 24 points in UAB's 109-106 overtime win against the South Florida Bulls

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Westry and UAB host Florida Atlantic

UAB takes on the Florida Atlantic Owls after Chance Westry scored 24 points in UAB's 109-106 overtime victory over the South Florida Bulls

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Westry, UAB take down South Florida 109-106 in OT

Chance Westry scored 24 points, including six in double, as the UAB Blazers took down the South Florida Bulls 109-106 on Sunday

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Chance Westry - Scores 24 off bench Westry finished Sunday's 109-106 2OT win over South Florida with 24 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-13 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 40 minutes.

Impact Westry came off the bench for the third time this season. The 6-6 sophomore ended up playing the most minutes this season and providing his sixth game of 20 points or more. He equaled his season high in free throw attempts. Westry will play significant minutes whether he starts or is sitting at the opening tip. He is averaging 15.7 points and 4.4 assists.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Quaran McPherson - Scores 17 in first start McPherson recorded 17 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 109-106 2OT victory over South Florida.

Impact The 6-4 sophomore had been playing sparingly off the Blazer bench. He scored in double digits for the second time this season and played a season high in minutes. McPherson sent the game to double overtime with a jumper with four second remaining. Look for the Northern Illinois transfer to play more in future games, including Wednesday's game against Florida Atlantic.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

UAB visits South Florida following Nelson's 25-point game

South Florida takes on the UAB Blazers after Izaiyah Nelson scored 25 points in South Florida's 111-50 win against the Georgia College Bobcats

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Wichita State defeats UAB 75-70

Led by Kenyon Giles' 26 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the UAB Blazers 75-70

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Daniel Rivera - Scores 18 in loss Rivera produced 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 75-70 loss to Wichita State.

Impact Rivera has been on a nice shooting streak. In his last four games, the 6-7 senior has converted 71.4 percent (20-of-28) from the field on his way to 13.0 points. He has scored in double digits in three of the last four games after being held to single-digit scoring in four straight games.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Meyer - Scores 15 in return Meyer (ankle) recorded 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 75-70 loss to Wichita State.

Impact Meyer came off the bench for the first time this season, but played a starter's complement of minutes and took his most field goal attempts since Nov. 25. The 6-2 junior should move back into the starting lineup Sunday against South Florida. Meyer is averaging 13.8 points.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Meyer - Set to face Wichita State Meyer (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Wichita State.

Impact Meyer will return from a two-game absence due to a left ankle injury. The junior guard will likely reclaim his spot in the starting lineup. He's averaging 13.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 27.2 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UAB hosts Wichita State after Boyd's 22-point outing

Wichita State faces the UAB Blazers after Karon Boyd scored 22 points in the Shockers' 88-57 victory over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Wichita State visits Lindsay and UAB

UAB plays the Wichita State Shockers after KyeRon Lindsay scored 24 points in UAB's 72-47 victory over the UNC Asheville Bulldogs

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Lindsay-Martin scores 24 off the bench, UAB knocks off UNC Asheville 72-47

KyeRon Lindsay-Martin scored 24 points off of the bench to lead the UAB Blazers past the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 72-47 on Sunday

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

KyeRon Lindsay-Martin - Provides 24 points, eight boards Lindsay-Martin totaled 24 points (11-14 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 72-47 win over UNC Asheville.

Impact Lindsay-Martin fell one point shy of his season high and helped the Blazers win their second straight and third in four games. He had scored a combined 10 points in his two previous games. The 6-8 senior collected three offensive boards. The Blazers open American Conference play on New Year's Eve against Wichita State.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Meyer - Out Sunday, still DTD Meyer (ankle) isn't in uniform for Sunday's game against UNC-Asheville, Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.com reports.

Impact Meyer will miss a second straight game with a left ankle injury, but the issue remains a short-term problem. His next chance to play will come Dec. 31 against Wichita State.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNC Asheville visits UAB following Westry's 31-point performance

UAB hosts the UNC Asheville Bulldogs after Chance Westry scored 31 points in UAB's 101-77 win over the Cleveland State Vikings

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacob Meyer - Day-to-day moving forward Head coach Andy Kennedy labeled Meyer (ankle) as day-to-day moving forward, per Tony Tsoukalas of AL.com.

Impact Meyer previously missed UAB's recent matchup against Cleveland State due to his injury, marking his first missed game of the season. The 6-foot-2 junior has been a star for the Blazers this season, averaging 13.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game across 11 contests. His next chance to return will come against UNC Asheville on Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance Westry's 31 lead UAB past Cleveland State 101-77

Led by Chance Westry’s 31 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 101-77

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Chance Westry - Starts, goes off for 31 Westry closed with a career-high 31 points (12-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 101-77 victory ove...

Impact Westry returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench for the previous two games. The 6-6 sophomore had his best shooting game and did most of his damage within the arc. Westry's previous high was 25. Time will tell if he continues the hot streak against UNC-Asheville in the Blazers' final non-conference game on Sunday.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Meyer - Remains out vs. Cleveland State Meyer (ankle) won't play against Cleveland State on Wednesday, per Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.

Impact Meyer will miss his first game of the season. The starting guard averages 13.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists -- he'll be missed by the Blazers. His next chance to play will come on Dec. 21 against UNC Asheville.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jacob Meyer scores 29, hits go-ahead shot in OT to help UAB beat East Carolina 87-85

Riley and East Carolina host UAB

Carlyle's 25 help Florida Atlantic down UAB 76-71

Florida Atlantic visits UAB following Westry's 24-point game

Westry and UAB host Florida Atlantic

Westry, UAB take down South Florida 109-106 in OT

UAB visits South Florida following Nelson's 25-point game

Wichita State defeats UAB 75-70

UAB hosts Wichita State after Boyd's 22-point outing

Wichita State visits Lindsay and UAB

Lindsay-Martin scores 24 off the bench, UAB knocks off UNC Asheville 72-47

UNC Asheville visits UAB following Westry's 31-point performance

Chance Westry's 31 lead UAB past Cleveland State 101-77