ncaab Game Recap
UAB Falls 90-87 to Florida International - Recap
UAB was burned for 29 points by Denver Jones on Saturday as Florida International picked up a 90-87 win at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Florida International was a +12.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Nick Guadarrama had 19 points for Florida International and Arturo Dean chipped in with 16 points. Arturo Dean had 4 assists for them, while Dashon Gittens was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
UAB got 19 points from Eric Gaines in a losing cause and another 17 points from Trey Jemison. Eric Gaines contributed 7 assists for them, while Trey Jemison had 12 rebounds.
Florida International was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UAB won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-31.
Florida International heads into a battle against Florida Atlantic. UAB, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Kentucky.