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UAB Defeats UTSA 83-78 - Recap

UAB got 25 points from Jordan Walker en route to a 83-78 victory over UTSA on Saturday at UTSA Convocation Center.

UAB earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -15.0-point spread.

KJ Buffen had 16 points for UAB and Ty Brewer chipped in with 12 points. Eric Gaines had 4 assists for them, while Trey Jemison was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

UTSA got 22 points from Japhet Medor in a losing cause and another 14 points from John Buggs III. Japhet Medor contributed 4 assists for them, while DJ Richards had 8 rebounds.

UAB was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored UTSA as they grabbed 36 boards, while UAB only had 28

UAB heads into a battle against Rice. UTSA, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida Atlantic.