NEWSLETTER
A pair of streaking teams meet when the UAB Blazers (28-9) visit the Utah Valley Wolverines (28-8) on March 28, 2023. The Blazers will put their three-game win streak on the line against the Wolverines, who have won three straight.
On Wednesday, in its last game, UAB beat Vanderbilt 67-59. With 21 points, Jordan Walker was its high scorer. In its previous game, Utah Valley topped Cincinnati on Wednesday, 74-68. Its high scorer was Justin Harmon with 17 points.
When is UAB vs. Utah Valley and when does it start?
This game between the Blazers and Wolverines will happen on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 9:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch UAB vs. Utah Valley
The Blazers and Wolverines will hit the floor at UCCU Center for this matchup on March 28, and if you want to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
UAB Blazers vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Game Preview
UAB Stats, Odds & Insights
UAB has a +414 scoring differential, topping opponents by 11.2 points per game. It is putting up 81.1 points per game to rank 10th in college basketball and is giving up 69.9 per outing to rank 169th in college basketball.
The 81.1 points the Blazers average are 13.0 more than the Wolverines allow.
UAB knocks down 7.1 three-pointers per game (214th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 35.3% from deep while its opponents hit 31.9% from long range.
The Blazers are scoring 83.8 points per game this year at home, which is 5.0 more points than they’re averaging away from home (78.8).
UAB has seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 78.4 points per game in its last 10 contests, 2.7 points fewer than the 81.1 it has scored this season.
Utah Valley Stats, Odds & Insights
Utah Valley’s +327 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 77.1 points per game (52nd in college basketball) while giving up 68.1 per outing (118th in college basketball).
The Wolverines average 77.1 points, 7.2 more than the Blazers concede.
Utah Valley knocks down 6.6 three-pointers per game (271st in college basketball) at a 33.4% rate (226th in college basketball), compared to the 6.0 its opponents make, shooting 30.7% from deep.
At home the Wolverines are scoring 83.3 points per game, 11.8 more than they are averaging on the road (71.5).
Utah Valley has played better offensively in its past 10 games, generating 78.0 points per contest, 0.9 more than its season average of 77.1.
Blazers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walker | 31 | 22.5 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| Eric Gaines | 37 | 11.6 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| KJ Buffen | 37 | 10.8 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Trey Jemison | 37 | 9.3 | 8.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Tyron Brewer | 36 | 7.4 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Wolverines Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Harmon | 36 | 13.9 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Le’tre Darthard | 36 | 13.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| Trey Woodbury | 36 | 13.7 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Aziz Bandaogo | 36 | 11.5 | 10.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0.1 |
| Tim Fuller | 36 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
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