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UAB Falls 76-69 Against Middle Tennessee - Game Recap

Middle Tennessee earned a 76-69 victory over UAB on Sunday, getting 18 points from Jestin Porter at Bartow Arena.

Middle Tennessee was a +8.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Justin Bufford had 15 points for Middle Tennessee and Essam Mostafa chipped in with 12 points. Camryn Weston had 3 assists for them, while Essam Mostafa was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

UAB got 16 points from Yaxel Lendeborg in a losing cause and another 16 points from Ja'Borri McGhee. Efrem Johnson contributed 2 assists for them, while Yaxel Lendeborg had 10 rebounds.

Middle Tennessee was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Next game, Middle Tennessee takes its act home to face Rhodes looking for another win. For UAB, they head home to face Prairie View A&M.