Gaines scores 22, helps UAB rally for 74-70 victory over SMU
SMU Mustangs vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
SMU Mustangs vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Eric Gaines finished with 22 points and scored the final five points of the game at the free-throw line to rally UAB to a 74-70 victory over SMU on Sunday night, closing out the regular season of the American Athletic Conference.
Gaines' run of foul shots came after Efrem Johnson sank a pair to give SMU a 70-69 lead with 1:14 left to play.
Gaines added six steals for the Blazers (20-11, 12-6). Christian Coleman posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. added 16 points while going 5 of 7 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line while they also had 10 rebounds. Alejandro Vasquez scored 14.
Zhuric Phelps finished with 18 points to lead the Mustangs (20-11, 11-7). Chuck Harris added 17 points and Tyreek Smith scored 10.
Vasquez scored 12 points to help UAB take a 33-29 lead into halftime. Gaines scored 15 after the break.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steven Anderson
- Pat Adams
- Owen Shortt
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 7-0 | - | 15-2 |
| Clemson | 6-1 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Louisville | 6-1 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Wake Forest | 4-1 | 2 | 12-4 |
| North Carolina | 4-1 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-2 | 3 | 12-4 |
| SMU | 3-2 | 3 | 12-4 |
| Stanford | 3-2 | 3 | 11-5 |
| Florida State | 2-3 | 4 | 11-5 |
| NC State | 2-3 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Virginia Tech | 2-3 | 4 | 7-9 |
| Notre Dame | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Syracuse | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-5 | 5 | 8-10 |
| California | 1-4 | 5 | 8-8 |
| Virginia | 1-4 | 5 | 8-8 |
| Boston College | 1-5 | 5.5 | 9-8 |
| Miami | 0-6 | 6.5 | 4-13 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| North Texas | 3-1 | 0.5 | 12-4 |
| UAB | 3-1 | 0.5 | 10-7 |
| Tulane | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| Temple | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| South Florida | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-8 |
| UTSA | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| Tulsa | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-9 |
| Rice | 2-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wichita State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| East Carolina | 1-4 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 0-5 | 4 | 7-11 |
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