Blazers Ready for the Battle for the Bones at Memphis

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – With consecutive victories in hand and UAB off to its best five-game start in four years, head coach Alex Mortensen made it clear Monday that the Blazers are pleased with their progress — but nowhere near satisfied — as they turn their attention to Memphis and the renewal of the Battle for the Bones. Mortensen briefly revisited Saturday’s win over Samford, praising a defense that shut out the Bulldogs in the second half and a UAB team that responded after entering halftime trailing 14-13. He was less satisfied with an offensive performance he said fell below the…