The Morehead State Eagles (22-11) are looking to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the UAB Blazers (26-9) on March 19, 2023.
In its last game on Tuesday, UAB defeated Southern Miss 88-60. KJ Buffen posted a team-high 26 points (and contributed three assists and 12 boards). In his last game, Morehead State defeated Clemson 68-64 on Wednesday. Mark Freeman posted a team-high 19 points (and contributed four assists and three boards).
When is UAB vs. Morehead State and when does it start?
This game between the Blazers and the Eagles will take place on Sunday March 19, 2023. Expect the opening tip at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch UAB vs. Morehead State
The Blazers and Eagles will perform at the Bartow Arena for this match on March 19th and if you want to see the game live, get your tickets from Vivid Seats now!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on ESPN+.
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UAB Blazers vs. Morehead State Eagles Game Preview
UAB stats, odds and insights
UAB averages 81.6 points per game (10th in college basketball) while giving up 70.5 per contest (192nd in college basketball). It has an overall point difference of +388 and outperforms its opponents by 11.1 points per game.
The Blazers’ 81.6 point average is 15.3 more than the Eagles allow.
UAB averages 7.3 threes per game (ranked 195th in college basketball) while their opponents averaged 7.4.
The Blazers are 84.2 points per game at home compared to 79.7 points per game away, a 4.5-point difference per competition.
UAB has scored 81.1 points per competition in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 81.6 it’s scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Morehead State stats, odds and insights
Morehead State outsells opponents by 3.9 points per game (70.2 points per game, 210th place in college basketball and 66.3 points per game, 67th place in college basketball) and has a +126 point differential .
The Eagles average 70.2 points, just 0.3 fewer than the Blazers give up.
Morehead State is knocking down 7.5 threes per game (ranked 172nd in college basketball) at a rate of 35.4% (ranked 105th in college basketball), compared to 5.5 per game, which their opponents rate at achieve 31.7%.
At home, the Eagles collect 77.3 points per game, 13.5 more than away (63.8).
Morehead State has underperformed offensively in the last 10 games, averaging 68.0 points per contest, 2.2 fewer points than the season average of 70.2.
Blazers Key Players to Watch
| Surname | gp | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLACK | 3 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walker | 29 | 23.1 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| Eric Gains | 35 | 11.6 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| KJ Buffalo | 35 | 10.9 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Trey Jemison | 35 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Ledarrius Brewer | 30 | 7.5 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
Eagles key players in mind
| Surname | gp | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLACK | 3 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markus Freeman | 29 | 15.1 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Alex Gross | 33 | 12.0 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Drew Thelwell | 33 | 11.0 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Jake Wolfe | 33 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Jalen Hawkins | 6 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
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