UAB secures 98-84 win against Southern Miss
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Christian Coleman and Yaxel Lendeborg each scored 21 points in UAB's 98-84 victory against Southern Miss on Thursday night.
Coleman had nine rebounds and five assists for the Blazers (1-1). Yaxel Lendeborg added five rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Tyren Moore had 18 points and shot 6 for 11 (4 for 8 from 3-point range).
Neftali Alvarez led the Golden Eagles (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 21 points. Deantoni Gordon added 20 points for Southern Miss. Denijay Harris finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.
UAB took the lead with 19:01 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Coleman led with 15 points in the first half to help put them up 56-40 at the break. Lendeborg scored a team-high nine points in the final half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Terry Oglesby
- Todd Austin
- Trey Styons
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 4-1 | - | 12-5 |
| Old Dominion | 4-1 | - | 8-9 |
| Arkansas State | 3-2 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Troy | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| App State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Marshall | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Southern Miss | 3-2 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Georgia State | 3-2 | 1 | 7-10 |
| Louisiana | 3-2 | 1 | 5-12 |
| James Madison | 2-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Texas State | 2-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-4 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-4 | 3 | 8-9 |
| UL Monroe | 0-5 | 4 | 4-14 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| UAB | 3-1 | 0.5 | 10-7 |
| Tulane | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| North Texas | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Temple | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| South Florida | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Rice | 2-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| Tulsa | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-9 |
| UTSA | 1-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| East Carolina | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Wichita State | 0-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| Charlotte | 0-4 | 3.5 | 7-10 |
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