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UAB Downs North Texas 82-79 - Match Report
UAB got 18 points from Efrem Johnson as they ran past North Texas 82-79 on Wednesday at The Super Pit.
UAB won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs.
UAB got 16 points from Yaxel Lendeborg and another 16 points from Javian Davis. Eric Gaines contributed 5 assists, while Yaxel Lendeborg cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
North Texas got a 31-point performance from Jason Edwards, who was supported by 20 points from Aaron Scott. CJ Noland had 2 assists in a losing cause for North Texas, while Rondel Walker grabbed 11 rebounds.
UAB was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored North Texas as they grabbed 33 boards, while UAB only had 31
Next game, UAB takes its act on the road to face SMU looking for another win. For North Texas, they head home to face South Florida.