Yaxel Lendeborg posts double-double to lead UAB to 85-78 victory over South Florida
South Florida Bulls vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
South Florida Bulls vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Yaxel Lendeborg totaled 21 points and 19 rebounds to propel UAB to an 85-78 victory over South Florida on Sunday night.
Lendeborg also blocked six shots for the Blazers (16-9, 9-3 American Athletic Conference). Ja'Borri McGhee scored 20 on 7-for-9 shooting. Alejandro Vasquez added 15 points and nine rebounds.
The Bulls (12-14, 5-8) were led by Jamille Reynolds, who scored a career-high 27 and matched his career high with 14 rebounds. Jayden Reid added 16 points, four assists and three steals. Kobe Knox scored 10.
UAB took the lead with 13:14 to go in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 47-37 at halftime, with McGhee racking up 14 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Don Daily
- Keith Kimble
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 11-2 | - | 21-5 |
| North Texas | 9-3 | 1.5 | 18-6 |
| UAB | 9-3 | 1.5 | 16-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 8-4 | 2.5 | 15-10 |
| Tulane | 8-4 | 2.5 | 14-11 |
| East Carolina | 7-6 | 4 | 15-11 |
| Temple | 6-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Wichita State | 5-7 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| South Florida | 5-8 | 6 | 12-14 |
| Tulsa | 5-8 | 6 | 11-15 |
| UTSA | 4-9 | 7 | 10-15 |
| Rice | 3-10 | 8 | 12-14 |
| Charlotte | 3-11 | 8.5 | 10-17 |
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