BIRMINGHAM – The UAB women’s basketball team hits the road for the first time in the 2021-22 season when they visit Chicago State on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for noon.
UAB LATELY
Emily Klaczek scored eight of her career-high 18 points in the 4th quarter as UAB opened its season with a 76-45 victory over Shorter on Nov. 10. Zakyia Weathersby posted a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds, Margaret Whitley scored 11 points and Destinee McGhee added career-bests 10 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers.
CHICAGO STATE LATELY
Chicago State fell to Wichita State 78-34 in its season opener on Nov. 9. CSU has lost 24 straight games dating back to Jan. 22, 2020.
UAB AND CHICAGO STATE HISTORY
The teams have met one time – a 90-45 victory for UAB in Chicago on Nov. 20, 2018.
COMMON OPPONENTS
UAB and Chicago State have one common opponent this season: FIU
WINDY CITY HOMECOMING
Saturday’s game will serve as a homecoming for Klaczek, Whitley, Lindsey Dullard, Sara Rosenfeldt, Kylee Schneringer and student assistant Emily Frasco.
LIVE STREAMING
Saturday’s game will be streamed on ESPN+. This is subscription-based service. Click here to register a new account.
LIVE STATS
Fans can follow along with live stats through StatBroadcast.
UP NEXT
UAB return home on Nov. 19 against Mississippi Valley State. Note the new start time against MVSU is now 11 a.m.
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
UAB requires wearing a mask indoors – regardless of vaccine status – unless actively eating or drinking and encourages masks during outdoor events, alongside regular handwashing.
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