UAH Wins Third Conference Title in Six Years
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Overcoming a slow start, UAH was able to grab the program’s third conference title since 2012. The Chargers were down by as many as 12 points in the first half, but took the lead just before halftime and never relinquished it.
BY THE NUMBERS
| GAME SCORING |
1 |
2 |
Total |
| UAH (24-7) |
46 |
48 |
94 |
| Valdosta State (26-5) |
42 |
49 |
91 |
| GAME LEADERS |
UAH |
VSU |
| Points |
Webster - 35 |
Lemons - 17 |
| Rebounds |
Webster - 11 |
Justice - 6 |
| Assists |
Saxton - 8 |
Hill - 7 |
KEY MOMENTS
After VSU cut the UAH lead to just a single point, UAH was able to make six straight free throws to close out the game. Without the Chargers missing a free throw, the Blazers’ comeback attempt was thwarted.
NOTABLE
- Valdosta State built up a 12-point lead halfway through the first half, but UAH was able to catch up to the Blazers and take a halftime lead largely because of a 9-0 run between 6:15 and 4:15 left in the half.
- UAH’s First Team All-GSC performer Seab Webster was key, scoring 18 points and grabbing seven boards in the first half. He continued his hot streak in the second half, finishing the game with 35 points and 11 boards. He shot over 50% from the floor and was named the tournament’s most outstanding player.
- UAH's third conference title ties them with Montevallo for all time league titles.
UP NEXT
UAH earns the conference's automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. Valdosta State was the top seed in the region entering Sunday's game, and the Blazers will also hear their name called during the selection show Sunday night.