RUSTON, La. – The UAB women’s basketball team fell to Louisiana Tech 82-56 in the regular season finale on Saturday afternoon.
Zakyia Weathersby recorded her 21st double-double of the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Emily Klaczek and Maria Roters each added 10 points for the Blazers (15-14, 8-10 C-USA).
LA Tech (19-10, 11-8 C-USA) was led by Keiunna Walker’s 20 points and eight assists. Anna Lar Roberson’s scored 19 and Lotte Sant 12 for the Lady Techsters.
The only lead the Blazers held was 2-0 when Weathersby got the opening basket 15 seconds into the game.
Amaya Brannon’s 3-pointer at 7:33 of the 2nd quarter gave LA Tech its first double-digit lead of the game at 25-15. They would stretch their advantage to 25 points at 44-19 with 48 seconds remaining until halftime.
UAB outscored LA Tech 17-12 in the 3rd quarter and would get the deficit down to 15 points with 5:41 remaining in the game.
Up next will be the 2022 Conference USA Championships which begin on March 8 at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Seedings will be announced by the league at the conclusion of Saturday’s games.
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.
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
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