UAB Blazers Face Undefeated Longwood Lancers in Virgin Islands Showdown

The UAB Blazers are set to face off against the undefeated Longwood Lancers in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup. The game is scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. EST at the Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands.

The Longwood Lancers come into the contest with a perfect 5-0 record against non-conference opponents. They have been impressive on the offensive glass, recently grabbing 20 offensive rebounds in their win over Binghamton, the most since February. Longwood averages 73.8 points per game and has outscored their opponents by 10.2 points on average.

The UAB Blazers, with a 3-2 record, are looking to continue their momentum after a dominant 109-64 victory over Auburn-Montgomery. The Blazers are led by Yaxel Lendeborg, who is averaging 18.0 points per game along with 10.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists. UAB excels in scoring in the paint, averaging 48.4 points, which ranks them fourth in college basketball.

Rebounding is expected to be a key factor in this game, as both teams have shown strong rebounding abilities. Longwood averages 40 rebounds per game, while UAB averages 43.6 rebounds per game.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN Plus and can also be streamed through the CBS Sports App and select platforms like Fubo. UAB is currently a 7.5-point favorite according to the latest college basketball odds).