ncaab Game Recap
UAB vs Louisiana Tech Final: 65-59 - Recap
UAB earned a 65-59 victory over Louisiana Tech on Thursday, getting 19 points from Eric Gaines at Bartow Arena.
UAB won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread.
Trey Jemison had 12 points for UAB and KJ Buffen chipped in with 11 points. Eric Gaines had 6 assists for them, while KJ Buffen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Louisiana Tech got a 21-point performance from Cobe Williams, who was supported by 13 points from Keaston Willis. Isaiah Crawford had 6 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana Tech, while Isaiah Crawford grabbed 9 rebounds.
UAB trailed at halftime, 30-26.
The rebound battle favored Louisiana Tech as they grabbed 38 boards, while UAB only had 34
Next game, UAB takes its act on the road to face Rice looking for another win. For Louisiana Tech, they head on the road to face UTSA.