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The Miners needed a split against a quality team but fell short of the feat, as UAB dominated the slumping road team on Saturday (75-60) to sweep the series. Though the game was in the balance at the 14:07 mark where UAB led 44-43, the Blazers broke away on a 16-6 run and never looked back, winning this game by 15. UAB has won seven straight home games (13-1 home record) while the Miners have now dropped five consecutive road contests. The Miners offensive start was much better than their poor effort on Friday. They bettered their 15% 3-point shooting night on Friday by hitting 7-of-12 in the first half, including a perfect 3-of-3 first half performance from 3-point range by Kristian Sjolund. ....
In what was largely a defensive battle, UAB held onto a lead for the entire game and downed UTEP on Friday night, 63-51. The Miners have now lost four consecutive road games and they are currently 2-7 away from the Haskins Center. The Blazers dominated their road foes inside the paint, winning the rebounding margin 43-32 while scoring 42 points in the paint. UTEP continued to fall in their shooting woes, hitting just 34% from the floor (15% 3-point FG). UAB has now won six straight home games and boasts a 12-1 record at Bartow Arena. Senior forward Bryson Williams (19 points, eight rebounds) and junior guard Souley Boum (22 points) combined for all but 10 of UTEP s total points scored. No other Miner scored more than five points. ....