BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Middle Tennessee brought the fight to UAB early on in a Wednesday evening showdown at Bartow Arena, but were outlasted in the end as the Blazers cruised in the second half to capture an 83-72 victory.
The Blue Raiders were in desperate need of a win coming into Birmingham, and the Blazers were reeling with a four-game home losing streak on their shoulders.
Antonio Green threw his name in the hat as the night's here early and often, pouring in 16 points and four threes before halftime and finishing with 26 points and four steals.