How to watch UTSA Roadrunners vs. UAB Blazers: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

Halftime Report

UTSA needs a win to get to even, but right now it's anybody's game. They have jumped out to a quick 40-39 lead against UAB.

UTSA came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

UAB Blazers @ UTSA Roadrunners

Current Records: UAB 8-5, UTSA 6-7

How To Watch

When: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: UTSA Convocation Center -- San Antonio, Texas
TV: ESPN University
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $23.00

What to Know

UAB has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. The UAB Blazers and the UTSA Roadrunners will face off in an American Athletic battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at UTSA Convocation Center. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Last Friday, the Blazers beat the Bulldogs 90-85. UAB was down 29-16 with 8:48 left in the first half but they still came back for the handy five-point win.

UAB's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Yaxel Lendeborg led the charge by dropping a double-double on 24 points and 15 rebounds. Those 24 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Eric Gaines, who scored 20 points along with seven assists and three steals.

Meanwhile, UTSA scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 103-89. The victory was a breath of fresh air for UTSA as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

UTSA's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Ivy-Curry, who scored 22 points along with eight assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ivy-Curry has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Tucker, who scored 16 points.

The Blazers pushed their record up to 8-5 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 87.0 points per game. As for the Roadrunners, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.

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 38.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like UTSA struggles in that department as they've been averaging 40.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Looking ahead, UAB is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 6.5 points. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a five-game streak of failing to cover when expected to win.