BIRMINGHAM – A big 1st half powered WKU past UAB 91-69 on Saturday afternoon at Bartow Arena.
Margaret Whitley led the Blazers (12-16, 4-15 C-USA) with 18 points, including four 3-pointers. Maria Roters scored 12 points and Denim DeShields led all players with six assists.
Acacia Hayes (24 points) and Mya Meredith (18 points) combined for 42 points for the Hilltoppers (15-12, 12-6 C-USA).
A 9-0 run in the 1st quarter put WKU ahead 15-5 and a 16-2 run in the 2nd quarter gave the Lady Toppers their largest lead at 24-points at 42-18.
WKU scored 30-points off of 20 UAB turnovers.
The Blazers close the regular season against Charlotte March 4.
GAME NOTES
- Whitley surpassed 1,300 career points
- Additionally, she passed Janetta Johnson to move into 21st place on UAB’s all-time scoring list
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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