UAB defeats South Florida 75-71
Yaxel Lendeborg takes it coast-to-coast for a massive dunk
Yaxel Lendeborg takes it all the way with an emphatic one-handed flush for UAB.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points in UAB's 75-71 victory against South Florida on Sunday night.
Lendeborg added 15 rebounds for the Blazers (10-5, 2-0 American Athletic Conference). Alejandro scored 17 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the foul line. Efrem Johnson was 3-of-9 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points. The Blazers picked up their sixth straight win.
Chris Youngblood finished with 17 points and two steals for the Bulls (8-5, 1-1). Selton Miguel added 17 points and three blocks for South Florida. In addition, Kobe Knox had 10 points. The loss ended a six-game winning streak for the Bulls.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Shows
- Keith Kimble
- Steven Anderson
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
| UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
| SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
| North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
| East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
| Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
| UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
| Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
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