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Florida Atlantic Edges UAB 76-71 After Blazers’ Late Cold Spell

A 15-4 closing surge turned UAB’s comeback into a home defeat.

Overview

  • UAB shot 36.7% from the field and went 2-for-10 late in the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham.
  • The Blazers took their first lead with 7:21 remaining on an Ahmad Robinson 3-pointer, then missed six straight shots as FAU regained control.
  • Kanaan Carlyle led the Owls with 25 points, supported by Devin Vanterpool’s 19 and Isaiah Elohim’s 16, as FAU finished at 39.3% shooting.
  • Chance Westry came off the bench to score 17 for UAB, Daniel Rivera added 11 points and eight rebounds, and Evan Chatman pulled down 15 boards.
  • FAU improved to 10-6 overall and 2-1 in the AAC, while UAB fell to 10-6 and 1-2, with the Blazers set to visit East Carolina on Sunday.