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SMU Mustangs vs UAB Blazers Recap - UAB Wins 74-70
UAB grabbed a 74-70 win over SMU on Sunday, behind a 22-point effort from Eric Gaines at Bartow Arena.
Bettors who backed UAB were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Christian Coleman had 16 points for UAB and Alejandro Vasquez chipped in with 14 points. Eric Gaines had 3 assists for them, while Yaxel Lendeborg was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
SMU got 18 points from Zhuric Phelps in a losing cause and another 17 points from Chuck Harris. B.J. Edwards contributed 4 assists for them, while Ja'Heim Hudson had 7 rebounds.
UAB led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored UAB as they grabbed 38 boards, while SMU only had 36