BIRMINGHAM – In a match of undefeated teams, UAB (7-0) will host Chattanooga (7-0) on Saturday afternoon at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is at 2:00 p.m.
UAB LATELY
Seven players scored in double-figures as UAB defeated Southern 88-46 on Dec. 16. As of Friday, the Blazers are one of seven 7-win teams in the NCAA and just one of three teams that are 7-0, joining today’s opponent Chattanooga as well as Xavier.
CHATTANOOGA LATELY
Down 66-65 with 5.5 seconds to play, AJ Caldwell’s steal and layup put Chattanooga ahead by a point before Malachi Smith’s steal and free throws on the next possession gave the Mocs a 69-66 victory at UNC Asheville on Dec. 16.
UAB AND CHATTANOOGA HISTORY
UAB holds an 11-3 advantage all-time over Chattanooga and are a perfect 9-0 in Birmingham. The teams first met on Dec. 30, 1981. Although approximately 150 miles between the two cities, the Blazers and Mocs squared off over 4,000 miles away on Nov. 28, 1992 in Anchorage as part of the Great Alaska Shootout.
LAST TIME AGAINST CHATTANOOGA
Four Blazers scored in double-figures as UAB dominated Chattanooga 89-47 at Bartow Arena on Nov. 13, 2017. The 42-point victory was the largest in the all-time series.
D-ING UP
As a team, the Blazers rank fourth in the country in field-goal percentage defense. Opponents are only shooting 32.8% against UAB this season. The 54.7 points per game is the eighth lowest in the NCAA.
WE GOT A STEAL
Graduate transfer Quan Jackson is second in the NCAA in steals (25) and eighth steals per game (3.57). He ranks first in Conference USA in total steals and steals per game.
TALL TREY
Trey Jemison returned home to Birmingham in April after playing two seasons at Clemson. The 7-0 junior center ranks fourth in the NCAA in blocks (22) and 11th in blocks per game (3.14). He is second in Conference USA in both categories.
ON THE DOUBLE
Jemison has recorded a pair double-doubles this season. In UAB’s win over Kennesaw State, he posted career-highs with 13 points and 14 rebounds. The following game against Troy, he tied his career-high with 13 points and pulled down 10 boards. He is only one of 95 players in the NCAA to record two or more double-doubles this season.
MAGIC CITY MIKE
Ertel’s 19 points against ETSU was his highest scoring game wearing a UAB uniform. The graduate transfer from ULM is the only Blazer to have scored in double figures in all seven games this season. On the season, he is averaging a team-best 14.0 ppg.
LIVE STREAMING
Games 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.
Select games will also be streamed on the ESPN family of networks.
Continue to monitor the UABsports.com schedule page as additional broadcast information is announced.
RADIO
Blazer men’s basketball games are set to air on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 with David Crane and Murry Bartow on the call.
In addition, David Crane will host Blazer Sportsline every Tuesday during Conference USA play. The show will take place live from Iron City Grill in downtown Birmingham and feature men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy and women’s basketball head coach Randy Norton.
The nine-episode show, which will air from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., begins Jan. 5. Blazer Sportsline can be heard on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2 and fans will be encouraged to tweet questions to @BlazersLIMGC.
Fans may also follow the Blazers this season by downloading the free TuneIn Radio app, online through Blazers All-Access at UABSports.com, or on the UAB Gameday mobile app.
UP NEXT
The Blazers remain at home to host Georgia Tech on Dec. 23. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
MEN’S BASKETBALL TICKET INFORMATION
In compliance with CDC and state and local public health guidance, UAB adjusted the seating manifest to adhere to social distancing at Bartow Arena for the 2020-21 season. UAB reallocated season ticket holders who had completed their purchase of season tickets through October 19 and placed season ticket holders based on Blazer Boosters Priority Points and the price type of tickets purchased. As a reminder, original season ticket locations prior to the social distancing reallocation will be utilized for 2021-22 renewals or if capacity restrictions change during the 2020-21 season.
Due to social distancing guidelines, men’s basketball single game tickets and walk up sales are not be available to the public for the 2020-21 season.
Fans interested in season tickets are encouraged to fill out the season ticket request form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1. A member of the UAB Athletics Sales and Service team will be in touch if capacity restrictions are lifted or when 2021-22 season tickets become available.
