BIRMINGHAM – The UAB women’s basketball team continues its four game homestand when it faces UTEP on Feb. 26. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. The Blazers’ four seniors – Emily Frasco, Sara Rosenfeldt, Claudia Armato and Zakyia Weathersby will be honored prior to tipoff.
UAB LATELY
UAB (14-12, 8-8 C-USA) was a 57-50 winner over UTSA on Feb. 23, halting a four-game setback.
UTEP LATELY
UTEP (14-11, 6-9 C-USA) snapped its four-game losing steak with an 86-79 overtime victory at Southern Miss on Feb. 19.
UAB AND UTEP HISTORY
The series began in 1990 with a UAB 61-41 victory. The series went on hiatus for 16 years, resuming in 2006. Overall, the Blazers lead the series 14-11 and 11-8 in Conference USA play. The teams have met five times in the C-USA Championship with the Miners holding a 3-2 edge. UAB leads the series at Bartow Arena 7-2.
LAST TIME AGAINST UTEP
Emily Klaczek’s 3-pointer with eight seconds left in regulation send the game into overtime and UAB outscored UTEP 7-5 in the extra period in its 76-74 victory in the Conference USA opener on Dec. 30, 2021.
COMMON OPPONENTS
UAB and UTEP have 10 common opponents this season.
TEXAS TOUGH
UAB is 62-54 all-time against teams from the state of Texas.
TOP OF THE CHARTS
Weathersby is fifth in the NCAA with 19 double-doubles, 16th in shoot percentage (56.9%), 16th with 4.0 offensive rebounds per game and 17th with 11.2 rebounds per game and 15th with 290 total rebounds. She’s second in the league in blocks per game and total blocks (1.96/51) and is fourth in field goals made (156).
GREAT 28
Both Weathersby (Chicago State/Chattanooga) and Caitlynn Daniels (Mississippi Valley State) each have a 28-point game under their belts this year.
WORLD CLASS KLACZEK
Emily Klaczek set a career-high with 26 points in UAB’s 86-70 win over WKU on Jan. 27. She scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, going 5-for-5 from the field, 4-of-4 from 3-point range and a pair of foul shots.
EIGHT IS ENOUGH
In Daniels career day against MVSU, she drained eight 3-pointers. This is the most in C-USA this season and tied for the 11th most in the NCAA this season.
PROMOTIONS
Family Day
- Purchase a family pack here with includes admission and popcorn for FOUR for just $20
- Arrive early to enjoy games and inflatables on the concourse
Postgame Shootaround
- Fans can participate in a postgame shootaround on the Bartow Arena floor after the game
- Participants must be 17 and under
- Masks are required regardless of vaccination status
Faculty/Staff Saturday
- $2 tickets for UAB Faculty and Staff
Free Drink
- Gold Card holders receive a voucher for a free dink
STREAMING
Saturday’s game will be streamed through CUSA.TV. This is a subscription-based service that offers a variety of packages. Click here to register a new account.
LIVE STATS
Fans can follow along with live stats through Sidearm Stats.
UP NEXT
The home finale is Mar. 3 against Southern Miss. The regular season concludes against LA Tech on Mar. 5.
GOLD CARD
Women’s Basketball season tickets are on sale by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Tickets for individual games can be purchased here. Tickets are $5 for adults or $3 for those 18 or younger.
C-USA CHAMPIONSHIPS TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Conference USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships! Purchase your tickets here.
UAB BASKETBALL AT BARTOW ARENA
UAB requires wearing a mask indoors – regardless of vaccine status – unless actively eating or drinking and encourages masks during outdoor events, alongside regular handwashing.
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