Coleman's 25 help UAB take down Alabama A&M 96-67
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Christian Coleman scored 25 points as UAB beat Alabama A&M 96-67 on Wednesday night.
Coleman added 11 rebounds for the Blazers (6-6). Efrem Johnson scored 15 points, shooting 4 for 7 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Ja'Borri McGhee shot 5 of 14 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding four steals.
Jaylen Colon finished with 12 points for the Bulldogs (4-7). Chad Moodie added 11 points, six rebounds and three blocks for Alabama A&M. Lorenzo Downey also had 11 points.
UAB took the lead with 13:35 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 57-28 at halftime, with Coleman racking up 16 points. UAB pulled away with an 8-0 run in the second half to extend a 24-point lead to 32 points. They closed out the victory over Alabama A&M from there, as McGhee led the way with a team-high 12 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Joe Lindsay
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
- John Johnson
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | 1 | 4-14 |
| Alabama State | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 3-2 | 2 | 3-15 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 2.5 | 4-15 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Florida A&M | 2-3 | 3 | 5-11 |
| Grambling | 1-4 | 4 | 4-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-5 | 5 | 3-15 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 2-17 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 4-1 | - | 14-4 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | - | 13-4 |
| Temple | 4-1 | - | 12-6 |
| UAB | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 0.5 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 1.5 | 10-9 |
| UTSA | 2-3 | 2 | 8-9 |
| Tulsa | 2-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| East Carolina | 2-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
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