Westry's 24 help UAB beat Temple 76-71
Led by Chance Westry's 24 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Temple Owls 76-71 on WednesdayFEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press
Jamai Felt - Snags 10 boards Felt ended with eight points (4-5 FG, 0-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 76-71 loss to UAB.
Impact Felt has hauled down 18 boards in his last two games. The 6-9 sophomore has started the 17 games for the Owls, but his playing time is generally limited. He has only played more than 20 minutes once because is usually in foul trouble. If the forward could curb his aggressiveness just a bit, he might produce some double-doubles. The Owls looked to a stop a three-game slide Saturday against Wichita State.
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Jordan Mason - Scores 18 in loss Mason (undisclosed) amassed 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 76-71 loss to UAB.
Impact Mason was a game-time decision heading into Wednesday, but started and played the most minutes on the squad. He scored at least 15 points in three of his last four games. The Owls have dropped three straight games and will look to stop the slide on Saturday at Wichita State.
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Chance Westry - Scores 24, deals out eight assists Westry registered 24 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 76-71 victory over Temple.
Impact Westry was limited to 7.5 points on 25.0 percent from the field in his previous two games. He missed all eight of his 3-point attempts in the games leading into the win over the Owls. The 6-6 sophomore equaled his conference-slate high and helped the Blazers win their third game in the last four. UAB heads to Memphis for a Sunday game. Westry had 15 points and six assists in the Feb. 5 loss to the Tigers.
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Jacob Meyer - Returns from two-game absence Meyer (ankle) produced 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 76-71 win over Temple.
Impact After missing a pair of games, Meyer returned and scored his most points since Jan. 11. The 6-2 junior has missed four games this season, but looks ready to close out the campaign on a high note. Although he came off the bench against the Owls, Meyer will likely move back into the starting lineup Sunday at Memphis. He had 13 points in the Feb. 5 loss to the Tigers.
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Jordan Mason - Starting vs. UAB Mason (undisclosed) is included in the starting rotation for Wednesday's contest against UAB, TTN Sports reports.
Impact Mason was deemed questionable leading up to the matchup as he dealt with an injury but appears to have put it past him. The senior guard has totaled 35 points, six rebounds and 14 assists across his last three outings.
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Jacob Meyer - Available Wednesday Meyer (ankle) will be available to play in Wednesday's meeting with Temple, Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.com reports.
Impact Meyer will be available to play after an ankle injury held him out during the previous two contests. The junior guard has started majority of the games this season, averaging 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists on 28.2 minutes across 22 appearances.
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