BIMINI, Bahamas – Denim DeShields scored 14 points and was named to the all-tournament team in UAB’s 99-64 setback to #12/13 LSU in the final day of the Goombay Splash.
Desiree Ware added a career-high 14 points for the Blazers (4-1) who were dealt their first loss of the season.
Angel Reese scored a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers (7-0), who led wire-to-wire.
It was a one-possession game at 6:21 of the 1st quarter after a Margaret Whitley 3-pointer made the score 13-10. LSU took at 10-point lead at the end of the 1st quarter 27-17.
A 14-2 run early in the 2nd quarter gave LSU a 21-point lead at 42-21 with 3:42 remaining. Their lead would get as high as 38 points with 2:28 left in the game.
Up next, UAB faces Western Carolina (3-3) on Dec. 3 in Cullowhee, N.C. The Blazers return home on Dec. 13 against Miles.
GAME NOTES
- Whitley passed Holly Berry to tie Uvette Dabney to move into seventh place with 185 career 3-pointers
- The Blazers held LSU under their season average of 103.2 points per game
- UAB’s bench outscored LSU’s bench 26-16
PURCHASE YOUR GOLD CARD
Women’s Basketball season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing the 2022-23 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for Women’s Basketball, as well as Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball.
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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GOLD CARD
Women’s Basketball season tickets are on sale by purchasing the 2022-23 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
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Tickets for individual games can be purchased here. Tickets are $5 for adults or $3 for those 18 or younger.
