The No. 4 seed UAB Blazers face off against the No. 12 seed Wichita State Shockers in the AAC Tournament at Dickies Arena on Friday at 3:30 PM ET, airing on ESPN2. UAB's Eric Gaines and Christian Coleman starred in their victory over SMU, while Wichita State's Harlond Beverly and Colby Rogers led their team to a win against Memphis.

The Big Picture

This matchup is a crucial game in the AAC Tournament, with both teams striving for advancement in the competition.

By the Numbers
  • UAB Blazers record: 20-11 overall, 12-6 in AAC
  • Wichita State Shockers record: 15-18 overall, 5-13 in AAC
State of Play
  • UAB is the higher seed, but Wichita State has shown resilience with recent wins.
  • The game is a significant moment for both teams in their tournament journey.
Bottom Line

UAB and Wichita State clash in a high-stakes AAC Tournament matchup, with each team's season hanging in the balance based on the outcome.