South Florida Bulls Defeat UAB Blazers 82-69
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Bartow Arena
South Florida Bulls 82, UAB Blazers 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won South Florida Bulls vs UAB Blazers?
South Florida Bulls beat UAB Blazers 82-69 at Bartow Arena on January 22, 2026.
Who was favored in South Florida Bulls vs UAB Blazers?
South Florida Bulls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the South Florida Bulls triumphed over the UAB Blazers with a final score of 82-69 at Bartow Arena. This victory extends South Florida's head-to-head record against UAB to 4-0, showcasing their dominance in recent encounters. Notably, the Bulls had previously faced the Blazers just weeks earlier on January 4, 2026, where South Florida lost a close game 109-106. This latest win demonstrates a significant turnaround for the Bulls against their rivals.
Both teams entered the game with similar overall records, with UAB sitting at 12-8 and South Florida at 12-7. However, recent form indicated a disparity in performance. In their last ten games, UAB recorded a 6-4 mark, with an average of 82.8 points scored and 78.9 points allowed. Their most recent game resulted in a loss against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, where they fell 77-99. In contrast, South Florida boasted a 7-3 record in their last ten outings, averaging 89.3 points scored while allowing 77.3 points per game. Their last game also ended in a loss, a close 85-86 defeat to the Wichita State Shockers.
At home, UAB's record was 2-4 in their last six games, while South Florida had a stronger away record of 2-1 in their last three games. This fixture was particularly interesting as it pitted two teams with contrasting recent performances against each other, with South Florida looking to build on their away success.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences for either team, which meant that both squads were likely fielding their strongest lineups. The conditions at Bartow Arena were standard for a college basketball game, contributing to a competitive atmosphere.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored South Florida with a spread of -2.5, indicating expectations of a close contest. The total points line was set at 168.5, reflecting the offensive capabilities of both teams. South Florida's money line was priced at -155, while UAB was listed at +130.
As the game unfolded, South Florida established control, particularly in the second half, where they outscored UAB significantly. Key moments included Izaiyah Nelson's free throws that helped extend the Bulls' lead, and a critical dunk by Josh Omojafo that capped off the scoring for South Florida. The Bulls' ability to convert free throws and maintain composure under pressure proved pivotal in securing their victory.
Overall, this game highlighted South Florida's offensive prowess and ability to perform in crucial moments, while UAB will need to regroup following this defeat as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USF -2.5 | 168.5 o -110 / u -110 | South Florida Bulls -155 · UAB Blazers +130 |
Leaders
- PointsDaniel Rivera14UAB Blazers
- AssistsChance Westry3UAB Blazers
- ReboundsEvan Chatman11UAB Blazers
- PointsJoseph Pinion23South Florida Bulls
- AssistsCJ Brown9South Florida Bulls
- ReboundsIzaiyah Nelson10South Florida Bulls
Recent form
UAB Blazers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L182.8 scored · 78.9 allowed per game2-4 at home
- L77-99vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 18
- W82-69at Tulane Green WaveJan 15
- W87-85at East Carolina PiratesJan 11
- L71-76vs Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 8
- W109-106at South Florida BullsJan 4
- L70-75vs Wichita State ShockersDec 31
- W72-47vs UNC Asheville BulldogsDec 21
- W101-77vs Cleveland State VikingsDec 18
- L85-86vs Troy TrojansDec 14
- W74-69at Drake BulldogsDec 6
South Florida Bulls
Last 10: 7-3Streak L189.3 scored · 77.3 allowed per game2-1 away
- L85-86vs Wichita State ShockersJan 18
- W82-71vs East Carolina PiratesJan 15
- W93-78at Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 10
- W74-70at North Texas Mean GreenJan 8
- L106-109vs UAB BlazersJan 4
- W111-50vs Georgia College BobcatsDec 29
- W94-69vs UMBC RetrieversDec 21
- L93-104at Alabama Crimson TideDec 18
- W81-75vs Charleston CougarsDec 11
- W74-61vs Utah State AggiesDec 5
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | South Florida Bulls | UAB Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-65 | 22-75 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 29 |
| Three-pointers | 13-33 | 4-25 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 16 |
| Free throws | 13-21 | 21-25 |
| Free throw % | 62 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 26 |
| Assists | 18 | 10 |
| Steals | 5 | 12 |
| Blocks | 9 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 28 |
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 95 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-38Joseph Pinion makes 24-foot three point jumper (CJ Brown assists)
- 2nd Half51-40Evan Chatman makes layup (Chance Westry assists)
- 2nd Half51-42Daniel Rivera makes layup (Jacob Meyer assists)
- 2nd Half53-42Josh Omojafo makes layup (Joseph Pinion assists)
- 2nd Half54-42Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-44Jacob Meyer makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half57-44Joseph Pinion makes 30-foot three point jumper (CJ Brown assists)
- 2nd Half57-46KyeRon Lindsay-Martin makes 1-foot dunk (Ahmad Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half57-47Ari Gooch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-48Ari Gooch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-48Joseph Pinion makes 28-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half62-48Izaiyah Nelson makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half65-48Daimion Collins makes 24-foot three point jumper (CJ Brown assists)
- 2nd Half65-50Jacob Meyer makes 2-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half65-51Jacob Meyer makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-51Joseph Pinion makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-51Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-51Josh Omojafo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-53Chance Westry makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half71-53Devin Haid makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half71-55Daniel Rivera makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-55Josh Omojafo makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Devin Haid assists)
- 2nd Half73-57Daniel Rivera makes layup
- 2nd Half73-58Daniel Rivera makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half73-59Evan Chatman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-60Evan Chatman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-60Daimion Collins makes 1-foot dunk (Joseph Pinion assists)
- 2nd Half75-61Daniel Rivera makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-62Daniel Rivera makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-64Chance Westry makes layup
- 2nd Half75-65Chance Westry makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-65Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-65Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-65Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-67Chance Westry makes 6-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half79-67CJ Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-68KyeRon Lindsay-Martin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-69KyeRon Lindsay-Martin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-69Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-69Josh Omojafo makes 1-foot dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours UAB Blazers, below favours South Florida Bulls.
Venue
- Bartow ArenaBirmingham, AL
- Attendance4338
- OfficialsJason Baker, Byron Jarrett, Steven Anderson
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