Blazers Beat Rattlers 92-64 in Birmingham
UAB extends winning streak while Florida A&M drops third straight game.
By Jenna Mitchell ·
UAB basketball fans in Tarrant County and across the state watched their team extend a winning streak with a 92-64 win over Florida A&M on Monday night in Birmingham, Alabama. The Blazers improved to 2-1, while the Rattlers fell to 0-3.
Deuce Jones and Justyn Fernandez each scored 20 points for UAB. Jones finished 5 of 12 from the field and made 8 of 9 free throws. Fernandez shot 6 of 10 from the floor and converted 6 of 7 free throw attempts. Salim London added 12 points for the Blazers.
Jaden Kempson led Florida A&M with 24 points and seven rebounds. Daisean Williford scored 11 points and Jayden Joseph finished with 10 for the Rattlers.
UAB took the lead with 17:21 left in the first half and never trailed again. Fernandez had 12 points in the first half to help the Blazers lead 47-27 at the break. Jones matched that total with 12 points in the second half.
UAB plays Jacksonville State on the road Saturday. Florida A&M hosts UMKC on Wednesday.
