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UAB Defeats Rice 90-89 - Recap
UAB got a 21-point performance from Yaxel Lendeborg, who added 2 assists as UAB ran past Rice 90-89 on Wednesday at Tudor Fieldhouse.
UAB earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -4.5-point spread.
UAB got 21 points from Yaxel Lendeborg and another 15 points from Alejandro Vasquez. Tyren Moore contributed 8 assists, while Yaxel Lendeborg cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Rice got a 24-point performance from Jacob Dar, who was supported by 22 points from Kellen Amos. Trae Broadnax had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Andrew Akuchie grabbed 10 rebounds.
UAB was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UAB had a 34-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, UAB takes its act home to face Temple looking for another win. For Rice, they head home to face Tulsa.