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Postseason NIT - UAB Downs Saint Joseph's 69-65 - Match Report
UAB grabbed a 69-65 win over Saint Joseph's on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Yaxel Lendeborg at Hagan Arena.
Bettors who backed UAB were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks.
Christian Coleman had 15 points for UAB and Ja'Borri McGhee chipped in with 11 points. Alejandro Vasquez had 4 assists for them, while Yaxel Lendeborg was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
Saint Joseph's got a 21-point performance from Xzayvier Brown, who was supported by 12 points from Anthony Finkley. Xzayvier Brown had 4 assists in a losing cause for Saint Joseph's, while Justice Ajogbor grabbed 10 rebounds.
UAB was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UAB won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-32.