ncaab Game Recap
Florida Atlantic Owls vs UAB Blazers Wrap - UAB Wins 86-77
Eric Gaines scored 21 points leading UAB to a 86-77 victory over Florida Atlantic at Bartow Arena on Thursday.
UAB was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Jordan Walker had 13 points for UAB and Tavin Lovan chipped in with 10 points. Jordan Walker had 6 assists for them, while KJ Buffen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Florida Atlantic got 18 points from Nick Boyd in a losing cause and another 17 points from Johnell Davis. Jalen Gaffney contributed 4 assists for them, while Johnell Davis had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UAB were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
UAB won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-32.
UAB heads into a battle against Florida International. Florida Atlantic, meanwhile, will have their next action against Charlotte.