How to watch UAB Blazers vs. Alcorn State Braves: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time

How to watch UAB vs. Alcorn State basketball game

By Scout Staff

Nov 16, 2023 at 9:01 am ET • 2 min read

Who's Playing

Alcorn State Braves @ UAB Blazers

Current Records: Alcorn State 1-2, UAB 1-2

How To Watch

When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Bartow Arena -- Birmingham, Alabama
TV: ESPN Plus
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Follow: CBS Sports App
Ticket Cost: $7.49

What to Know

After two games on the road, UAB is heading back home. They will take on the Alcorn State Braves at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. UAB has insisted on making their lastthree contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 1-2 during that stretch of close contests.

Last Sunday, the Blazers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Terrapins 66-63.

UAB relied on the efforts of Alejandro Vasquez, who earned 14 points, and Eric Gaines, who earned 20 points along with 4 steals. Gaines is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least three every time he's taken the court this season.

Meanwhile, Alcorn State pushed their score all the way to 84 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. The match between the Braves and the Red Wolves wasn't particularly close, with the Braves falling 100-84. Alcorn State found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post 18 fewer assists than your opponent.

The Blazers' victory bumped their record up to 1-2. As for the Braves, they now have a losing record at 1-2.

Looking forward, UAB is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 18 points.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: UAB have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Alcorn State struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check CBS Sports after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other NCAA Basketball content.