Lendeborg scores 25, UAB takes down Tulane 81-69

Published Jan. 7, 2025 10:28 p.m. ET

Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg had 25 points in UAB's 81-69 victory against Tulane on Tuesday night.

Lendeborg had 13 rebounds and eight assists for the Blazers (9-7, 2-1 American Athletic Conference). Tony Toney scored 15 points while finishing 5 of 11 from 3-point range. Efrem Johnson had 11 points and shot 4 for 11, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc.

Kaleb Banks finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Green Wave (8-8, 2-1). Tulane also got 16 points from Asher Woods. Gregg Glenn III finished with 13 points, four assists and two steals.

The teams entered the break with UAB ahead 46-38 and Lendeborg scoring 15 points. Lendeborg led the way with a team-high 10 second-half points.

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