ncaab Game Recap
Recap - UAB Defeats Florida Atlantic 76-73
UAB got 17 points from Yaxel Lendeborg en route to a 76-73 victory over Florida Atlantic on Thursday at Bartow Arena.
UAB was the ATS victor, as they covered the +5.5-point spread as an underdog.
Eric Gaines had 16 points for UAB and Efrem Johnson chipped in with 14 points. Eric Gaines had 8 assists for them, while Yaxel Lendeborg was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 21 boards.
Florida Atlantic got 17 points from Johnell Davis in a losing cause and another 14 points from Alijah Martin. Johnell Davis contributed 5 assists for them, while Johnell Davis had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Florida Atlantic were victorious, as the score was 39-33 at the break.
UAB had a 45-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UAB looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tulsa. Florida Atlantic will aim to get back on the winning track at Wichita State.