UC Irvine faces UAB in NIT matchup on Wednesday

UC Irvine and UAB will compete in the National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday night. The game is set to begin at 9 p.m. EDT in Irvine, California. UC Irvine has a strong record of 30 wins and 6 losses. They finished 18-4 in Big West play and only lost twice against non-conference teams. The Anteaters are known for their solid defense, allowing just 66.2 points per game while holding opponents to 39.5% shooting. On the other hand, UAB is 24-12 with a 15-6 record in the American Athletic Conference. The Blazers are a high-scoring team, averaging 82.3 points per game. They have outscored their opponents by an average of 6.2 points. Key players to watch include Justin Hohn, who leads UC Irvine with 12.3 points and 3.7 assists per game. Bent Leuchten has been impressive lately, averaging 14.2 points and 9.4 rebounds over the last ten games. For UAB, Yaxel Lendeborg is standout, contributing 17.8 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. In their last ten games, UC Irvine has an 8-2 record, averaging 78.1 points and shooting 47.5%. UAB, with a 7-3 record, scores about 78.7 points and has a shooting percentage of 43.6%. Both teams are showing strong form as they head into this important matchup.