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Struggles with shot in return Jackson (knee) had six points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-2 FT) and seven rebounds in 16 minutes during Friday's 78-68 win over Rice.

Impact Jackson had been sidelined indefinitely since the end of December due to a knee injury but was able to play Friday after missing four games. The 6-4 senior started the first eight games of the season before getting hurt but saw his minutes off the bench in his return. It's unclear if Jackson's move to the bench is permanent but he'll likely have to play his way back into the starting lineup after being out for a while.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ertel scores 21 to lead UAB over Rice 78-68 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Michael Ertel had a season-high 21 points as UAB beat Rice 78-68 on Friday night.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Ertel scores 21 to lead UAB over Rice 78-68

Michael Ertel had a season-high 21 points as UAB topped Rice 78-68

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams scores 22 to lead Charlotte past UAB 70-55 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brice Williams had a career-high 22 points as Charlotte got past UAB 70-55 on Saturday.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Williams scores 22 to lead Charlotte past UAB 70-55 Brice Williams had a career-high 22 points as Charlotte got past UAB 70-55 on Saturday.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Williams scores 22 to lead Charlotte past UAB 70-55

Brice Williams had a career-high 22 points as Charlotte topped UAB 70-55

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defense shines as UAB beats Charlotte 61-37 CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) Michael Ertel recorded 15 points as UAB romped past Charlotte 61-37 on Friday. Jalen Benjamin added 10 points and Kassim Nicholson had 14

JANUARY 16, 2021 • SI.COM

Defense shines as UAB beats Charlotte 61-37 CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — Michael Ertel recorded 15 points as UAB romped past Charlotte 61-37 on Friday. Jalen Benjamin added 10 points and Kass...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Benjamin leads UAB over Southern Miss 72-60 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Benjamin had 17 points as UAB topped Southern Miss 72-60 on Friday night.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Benjamin leads UAB over Southern Miss 72-60 Jalen Benjamin had 17 points as UAB topped Southern Miss 72-60 on Friday night.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Benjamin leads UAB over Southern Miss 72-60

Jalen Benjamin had 17 points as UAB topped Southern Miss 72-60

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday's game canceled Lovan and the Blazers won't play Wednesday against Georgia Tech due to overwhelming positive tests for COVID-19 within the UAB program.

Impact The game won't be rescheduled. With the holidays approaching, the Blazers aren't scheduled to retake the court until Jan. 1 against North Texas, so the program will have some time to get healthy.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined indefinitely with injury UAB ruled Jackson out indefinitely Monday due to a partially torn MCL in his knee, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact In his first season with the program, the graduate transfer from Georgia Southern had immediately seized a starting role for the Blazers, playing on the top unit in each of the team's first eight games while averaging 12.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 1.5 assists in 27.6 minutes. UAB will likely have a clearer timeline for Jackson's recovery after conducting more medical evaluations, but an injury of this sort often sidelines a player for multiple weeks. Don't expect to see Jackson back on the court until January, at the earliest.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin leads UAB past Southern U. 88-46 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Benjamin had 15 points to lead seven UAB players in double figures as the Blazers extended their season-openin...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Benjamin leads UAB past Southern U. 88-46 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Benjamin had 15 points to lead seven UAB players in double figures as the Blazers extended their season-openin...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Benjamin leads UAB past Southern U. 88-46 Jalen Benjamin had 15 points to lead seven UAB players in double figures as the Blazers extended their season-opening win streak to seven games, rolling past Southern 88-46 on Wedn...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Benjamin leads UAB past Southern U. 88-46

Jalen Benjamin had 15 points to lead seven UAB players in double figures as the Blazers stretched their season-opening winning streak to seven games, easily defeating Southern 88-4...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ertel scores 19 to carry UAB over East Tennessee State 65-61 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Ertel posted 19 points as UAB narrowly beat East Tennessee State 65-61 on Saturday. Jalen Benjamin had 16...

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Ertel scores 19 to carry UAB over East Tennessee State 65-61

Michael Ertel posted 19 points as UAB narrowly beat East Tennessee State 65-61

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB tops Tuskegee 89-64 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tavin Lovan and Quan Jackson scored 22 points apiece as UAB easily beat Tuskegee 89-64 on Wednesday night. Lovan mad...

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Lovan carries UAB over Troy 77-55 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tavin Lovan had 18 points as UAB easily defeated Troy 77-55 on Sunday.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Lovan carries UAB over Troy 77-55 Tavin Lovan had 18 points as UAB easily defeated Troy 77-55 on Sunday.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Lovan carries UAB over Troy 77-55 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tavin Lovan had 18 points as UAB easily defeated Troy 77-55 on Sunday. Quan Jackson and Michael Ertel added 15 point...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Lovan carries UAB over Troy 77-55

Tavin Lovan had 18 points as UAB easily defeated Troy 77-55

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ertel scores 16 to lift UAB past Kennesaw State 73-48 Michael Ertel had 16 points as UAB rolled past Kennesaw State 73-48

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM