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UAB Downs North Texas 71-62 - Match Report
Yaxel Lendeborg went off for 26 points and added 8 rebounds leading UAB over North Texas, 71-62, on Sunday at Bartow Arena.
Bettors who backed UAB were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
UAB got 10 points from Javian Davis and another 10 points from Efrem Johnson. Eric Gaines contributed 4 assists, while Tony Toney cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
North Texas got a 29-point performance from Jason Edwards, who was supported by 13 points from Robert Allen. Jason Edwards had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Texas, while Aaron Scott grabbed 8 rebounds.
UAB led at halftime, $HalfScore.
UAB had a 36-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UAB heads into a battle against Rice. North Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTSA.