RUSTON, La. – UAB’s six game winning streak ended Friday night after a 70-58 loss at Louisiana Tech.
The Blazers (16-3, 9-2 C-USA) were led by Tavin Lovan with 11 points and Michael Ertel who scored 10. Trey Jemison grabbed eight rebounds for UAB.
Reigning C-USA Rookie of the Week Kenneth Lofton, Jr. recorded a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs (16-6, 9-4 C-USA). Cobe Williams added 15 points for LA Tech, who improves to 11-1 at home.
The 1st half had four ties and four lead changes. Tyreek Scott-Grayson scored the first nine points for UAB followed by a Jalen Benjamin 3-pointer, making the score 12-7 and giving the Blazers their largest lead of the half at the 13:24 mark.
Tech followed with an 11-2 run, putting them ahead 18-14 at the midway point of the half. A pair of Williams free throws and a Lofton layup inside of the final minute gave the Bulldogs an 11-point lead heading into halftime, 40-29.
UAB cut the lead to five points after Ertel scored five straight in 29 seconds to shrink the Tech lead to 48-43 with 13:30 left in the 2nd half. However, the Bulldogs made it a double-figure lead once again after an and-1 by Lofton made the score 56-44 at the 10:25 mark.
Amorie Archibald’s layup at 7:36 started a 9-0 run, giving Tech its largest lead of the game at 19 points with 5:19 remaining.
“We knew from a challenge standpoint coming into tonight that we had to play good, be locked in and connected. And we didn’t do that,” said head coach Andy Kennedy. “The reality is we are 16-3 and 9-2 and in control of our own destiny. We got to dust ourselves off and play better. And if we play better, we’ll have an opportunity tomorrow.”
The Blazers and Bulldogs return to the court tomorrow afternoon with a 3 p.m. tip. The game will air on Stadium.
After tomorrow’s game, UAB hosts Rust College on Feb. 16 at Bartow Arena with a tipoff time of 6 p.m. The 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.
The Blazers remain at home to face Old Dominion on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20. Tipoff times will be 6:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively. Both games will air on Stadium.
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.
