Lovan scores 21 to carry UAB over Alabama A&M 74-52
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Tavin Lovan had a career-high 21 points as UAB routed Alabama A&M 74-52 on Monday night.
Jalen Benjamin added 19 points and Kassim Nicholson chipped in 10 with nine rebounds for the Blazers (2-0).
UAB shot 50% from the floor (27-54) while limiting the Bulldogs to 22-of-57 shooting.
Cameron Alford had 14 points for the Bulldogs (0-2). Garrett Hicks added 12 points.
UAB takes on Utah Valley at home on Friday. Alabama A&M takes on Cincinnati on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
Bartow Arena
1:00 AM, 12 November 2019
Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 2,880
- Referees:
- Kipp Kissinger
- Craig Murley
- Steven Perry
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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