Jefferson Reporter

 UAB men's basketball (10-2, 1-0 C-USA) overcame a slow start to open Conference USA play with a 76-68 win over Charlotte (9-3, 0-1 C-USA). Trey Jemison put up his first double-double of the season with 12 points and 12 rebounds while blocking three shots.

 

The 49ers led throughout the first 10 minutes of the game with a balanced attack on the offensive end while the Blazers struggled to get going. UAB started the game going 2-for-9 from the field.

 

Tavin Lovan checked in to the game at the 8:56 mark in the first half. With this appearance, he became the Blazers' all-time leader in games played at 138. He made an immediate impact, driving down the lane for a layup to give UAB its first lead.

 

Trailing by three late in the half, the Blazers went on a 12-2 run over the last five minutes to take a 35-28 lead into the break. Jordan Walker and Eric Gaines scored 11 of the 12 points down the stretch to give the Blazers the advantage.

 

In the second half, UAB went on a 9-0 run over two minutes to push the lead to double digits at 54-41, forcing a Charlotte timeout.

 

Trey Jemison scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half to power the Blazers. UAB took the conference opener 76-68.

 

NOTES

• Four Blazers finished in double figures (Walker, Gaines, Jemison, T. Brewer)
• UAB has grabbed 10 or more offensive rebounds in each game this season.
• Walker has scored 25 points or more in seven games this season. He surpassed the total eight times during the 2021-22 season.
• Trey Jemison put up his ninth career double-double with 12 points and 12 boards.
• UAB has won its Conference USA opener in each season under head coach Andy Kennedy.

UP NEXT

The Blazers will be back at Bartow Arena on Dec. 29 against UTEP. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+.

 

TICKETS

UAB men's basketball single game tickets are on sale for the 2022-23 season. Men's basketball holiday packs are also now available leading into conference play and saves you 25% off the single game price. For more information about ticket pricing, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 or request more information by clicking here.

 

GROUP TICKETS AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES

Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Bartow Arena by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences are available on a first come, first served basis to any home basketball game during the 2022-23 season. 

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