BIRMINGHAM – The UAB women’s basketball team returns to Bartow Arena to host Mississippi Valley State on Friday morning. Tipoff is scheduled for 11 a.m..
UAB LATELY
UAB (2-0) was led by Zakyia Weathersby’s game-high 28 points in the Blazers’ 81-50 victory over Chicago State on Saturday afternoon. Margaret Whitley added 11 and Maria Roters scored 10 for the Blazers. Weathersby leads Conference USA with 20.0 ppg and 11.0 rpg. She is one of 37 players in the country that has recorded at least two double-doubles.
MVSU LATELY
MVSU fell to Ole Miss 94-44 in their only game this season. Ronni Williams led the with 12 points for the Delta Devilettes.
UAB AND MVSU HISTORY
The teams have met nine times, all UAB wins. The series began Feb. 26, 1985. Every game has been played in Birmingham with the exception of the 1994 contest which was in Itta Bena, Miss.
UAB AND MVSU ALL-TIME
OVERALL: UAB leads 9-0
IN BIRMINGHAM: UAB leads 8-0
IN ITTA BENA: UAB leads 1-0
COMMON OPPONENTS
UAB and Mississippi Valley State have three common opponents this season: Grambling State, Louisiana Tech and Southern Miss.
UAB AGAINST SWAC
The Blazers have had success against current teams from the Southwest Athletic Conference, sporting a 59-11 (.843) record.
STREAMING
Friday’s 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.
LIVE STATS
Fans can follow along with live stats through Sidearm Stats.
PROMOTIONS
The team will be providing free lunch for UAB staff and faculty in the courtside hospitality area. Just show your One Card and enjoy some pizza compliments of the Blazers.
UAB FOOD DRIVE
The Blazers are hosting a canned food drive for the MVSU contest benefiting the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. Each donated canned item will earn fans a $2 ticket into the game. One ticket per canned item donated.
UP NEXT
The Blazers will travel to California for a pair of games beginning with San Diego State on Nov. 22 followed by Pepperdine on Nov. 24. The next home contest is Nov. 29 against Chattanooga.
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 events.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Tickets for individual games can be purchased here. Tickets are $5 for adults or $3 for those 18 or younger.
UAB BASKETBALL AT BARTOW ARENA
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