DaMariee Jones, recognized for his standout tenure at Midfield High School, took the court in Southern Jaguars’ 88-85 triumph over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Thursday, March 5.
The 6′5″ senior forward tallied 4 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 21 minutes of play.
Jasmine Dereje set a new school record for UAB in the women’s 400-meter hurdles at LSU Alumni Gold. Other athletes also posted personal bests as UAB prepares for its next meet.
The UAB Blazers softball team lost to South Florida, falling behind early and unable to recover offensively. Ashlyn Shirah hit her eighth home run of the season but it was not enough for victory. The teams will meet again tomorrow for Senior Day.
The Samford softball team swept Furman after a decisive 17-1 victory on Apr. 19. Strong offensive performances led to new season highs for Samford as they extended their winning streak.
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