Jack Ryan - Staff Writer
jackryan@uab.edu
The UAB men’s basketball team defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 86-66 in the first game of the regular season on Friday, Nov. 11.
Friday night’s win extended the team’s home court win streak to 26 games, which is the fifth longest win streak in the NCAA. It also marked the first time UAB has started a season 1-0 since 2013, and first year Head Coach Rob Ehsan’s first career win.
The UAB offense was lead by senior guard Tyler Madison. Madison totaled 16 points, shooting 5-6 from the field and 6-9 from the free throw line.