UAB falls in the NIT

March 27, 2025 - The UAB Blazers men's basketball team's 2024-25 season came to a close on Wednesday night, losing 81-77 in overtime to UC Irvine in the quarterfinal round of the NIT. They end the season with a 24-13 record overall.

Senior Forward Christian Coleman had 21 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists for the Blazers in the loss. Senior Forward Yaxel Lendeborg had 13 points, 17 rebounds, and four assists. Senior Guard Alejandro Vasquez had 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Junior Guard Ja'Borri McGhee had 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

UAB led 36 to 31 at the half; but was outplayed by UC Irvine in the second half.

UAB is coached by Andy Kennedy.

UAB just missed an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament when the Blazers lost the American Athletic Conference Championship Game to Memphis. The NCAA selection committee selected 14 SEC teams for the NCAA tournament field, likely costing mid majors like UAB berths in the tournament.

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