UAB Women's Basketball Defeats South Alabama 73-59

UAB secures 73-59 victory over South Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) women’s basketball team took control of their matchup against South Alabama on November 7, 2026, finishing with a 73-59 win. According to the official box score provided by UAB Athletics, the Blazers utilized a dominant fourth-quarter surge to pull away from the Jaguars, outscoring them 27-14 in the final period to seal the result.

While the game remained competitive through the first three quarters, UAB’s efficiency at the free-throw line and their ability to capitalize on South Alabama’s shooting struggles proved to be the deciding factor. The Blazers finished the night shooting 43.14% from the field, while South Alabama struggled to find rhythm, managing only 33.33% accuracy from the floor.

Hailey Jackson leads the charge in Birmingham

The offensive engine for UAB was undoubtedly Hailey Jackson. Jackson delivered a standout performance, recording 34 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field. Her efficiency was bolstered by a nearly perfect showing at the charity stripe, where she converted 15 of 17 free throw attempts. Jackson’s ability to draw fouls and convert under pressure provided the scoring cushion UAB needed to maintain momentum.

Supporting Jackson was Ashley Garner, who contributed 13 points. Garner played 34 minutes and showed high efficiency, shooting 5-of-6 from the field. The depth of the UAB roster was evident as multiple players contributed to the 73-point total, including Eleecia Carter with 10 points and Peyton Bradley with 8. This collective scoring effort allowed UAB to weather South Alabama’s mid-game attempts to close the gap.

UAB Player	Points	FG Made-Att	FT Made-Att
Hailey Jackson	34	9-15	15-17
Ashley Garner	13	5-6	3-6
Eleecia Carter	10	3-9	3-4
Peyton Bradley	8	2-10	3-4

South Alabama struggles with shooting consistency

For South Alabama, the loss was defined by missed opportunities and inconsistent shooting across all four quarters. While Cj Wilson attempted to lead the Jaguars with 19 points on 7-of-18 shooting, the team as a whole was unable to find a consistent offensive flow. South Alabama’s shooting percentages fluctuated significantly, peaking at 46.67% in the second quarter before dropping to just 23.53% in the final frame.

The Jaguars’ inability to convert from the perimeter also played a role. As noted in the game statistics, South Alabama shot just 26.32% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 19 attempts. This lack of long-range production forced the team to rely heavily on interior scoring, but they were ultimately outmatched in the paint, where UAB held a 32-26 advantage.

UAB Women's Basketball Defeats South Alabama 73-59 — Photo: espn.com

Julieta Ceja led the South Alabama effort in terms of durability and versatility, playing 37 minutes and contributing 14 points. Despite her efforts, the Jaguars fell behind during a critical third quarter where UAB’s free-throw accuracy—hitting 9 of 12 attempts—began to widen the margin. The statistical disparity in free-throw attempts was a major factor; UAB took 33 shots from the line compared to South Alabama’s 19.

The outcome of this game highlights the importance of efficiency in high-stakes collegiate matchups. While South Alabama matched UAB in several categories, the Blazers’ 75.76% success rate from the free-throw line provided a level of reliability that the Jaguars could not replicate during the closing minutes of the game.