UAB defeats Furman 92-86
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Yaxel Lendeborg's 19 points helped UAB defeat Furman 92-86 on Saturday night.
Lendeborg added 10 rebounds and five blocks for the Blazers (4-2). Javian Davis scored 17 points and added six rebounds. Eric Gaines finished with 13 points.
Marcus Foster led the way for the Paladins (3-3) with 27 points and two steals. Pjay Smith Jr. added 15 points for Furman. In addition, Tyrese Hughey finished with 14 points.
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Game Information
Bartow Arena
11:00 PM, 25 November 2023
Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 2,953
- Referees:
- Sean Casady
- Chris Ford
- Ryan Christian
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Wofford | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Furman | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Mercer | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| VMI | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| The Citadel | 0-6 | 5 | 5-12 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Temple | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 5 | 7-12 |
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