The UAB Blazers (11-7, 4-1 AAC) hope to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the UTSA Roadrunners (8-9, 2-3 AAC) on January 21, 2025 at Bartow Arena.
UAB won its previous game versus South Florida, 92-83, on Wednesday. Christian Coleman was its leading scorer with 21 points. In its most recent game, UTSA lost to North Texas on Saturday, 72-57. Tai’Reon Joseph scored a team-high 19 points (and added one assist and four boards).
When is UAB vs. UTSA and when does it start?
This matchup between the Blazers and Roadrunners will go down on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch UAB vs. UTSA
The Blazers and Roadrunners will hit the floor at Bartow Arena for this matchup on January 21, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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UAB Blazers vs. UTSA Roadrunners Game Preview
UAB Stats, Odds & Insights
UAB averages 85.0 points per game (14th in college basketball) while allowing 75.1 per outing (282nd in college basketball). It has a +178 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 9.9 points per game.
The Blazers put up 6.6 more points than the Roadrunners concede (78.4).
UAB connects on 6.9 three-pointers per game (260th in college basketball) at a 34.1% rate (173rd in college basketball), compared to the 7.5 its opponents make while shooting 33.8% from beyond the arc.
Offensively, the Blazers have played better in home games this year, scoring 86.8 points per game, compared to 78.3 per game in road games.
UAB’s offense has been better over its last 10 games, scoring 85.2 points per contest compared to the 85.0 it has averaged this season.
UTSA Stats, Odds & Insights
UTSA scores 78.9 points per game (83rd in college basketball) and allows 78.4 (330th in college basketball) for a +8 scoring differential overall.
The Roadrunners score only 3.8 more points per game (78.9) than the Blazers give up (75.1).
UTSA hits 9.6 three-pointers per game (46th in college basketball) at a 34.7% rate (137th in college basketball), compared to the 8.6 its opponents make, shooting 37.6% from deep.
The Roadrunners average 83.0 points per game at home, and 75.1 on the road.
UTSA has fared better offensively over its past 10 games, averaging 80.2 points per contest, 1.3 more than its season average of 78.9.
Blazers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Yaxel Lendeborg | 18 | 16.4 | 9.8 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
Christian Coleman | 18 | 12.5 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Alejandro | 18 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Ja’Borri McGhee | 18 | 10.5 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Efrem Johnson | 18 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Roadrunners Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amir Spears | 17 | 20.8 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Marcus Millender | 17 | 11.9 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
Raekwon Horton | 15 | 11.7 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
Tai’Reon Joseph | 9 | 11.2 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Damari Monsanto | 16 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 |
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