Benjamin leads UAB past Southern U. 88-46
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Jalen Benjamin had 15 points to lead seven UAB players in double figures as the Blazers extended their season-opening win streak to seven games, rolling past Southern 88-46 on Wednesday night. Tyreek Scott-Grayson and Quan Jackson added 13 points apiece for the Blazers. Michael Ertel chipped in 12 points, and Tavin Lovan had 11.
Damiree Burns had 12 points for the Jaguars (0-4), who have now lost four games in a row to start the season.
UAB (7-0) faces Chattanooga at home on Saturday. Southern plays UC Riverside on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Craig Murley
- Antinio Petty
- Trey Styons
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Southern | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
Grambling | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-11 |
Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-13 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
UTSA | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
UAB | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
South Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |