NCAAB · Final/2OT

UAB Blazers Edge South Florida Bulls in Double Overtime

109

106

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Yuengling Center

UAB Blazers 109, South Florida Bulls 106, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls?

UAB Blazers beat South Florida Bulls 109-106 at Yuengling Center on January 4, 2026.

Who was favored in UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls?

South Florida Bulls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling encounter that extended into double overtime, the UAB Blazers triumphed over the South Florida Bulls with a final score of 109-106. This matchup was held at the Yuengling Center on January 4, 2026, and showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, particularly in a game that saw multiple lead changes and a high-scoring affair.

The Bulls entered the game with a home record of 8-6, having recently shown strong form with a 6-4 record over their last ten games. They were riding a two-game winning streak, averaging an impressive 88.7 points scored while allowing 80.3 points per game during this stretch. Their recent victories included a dominant 111-50 win against Georgia College Bobcats and a 94-69 win over UMBC Retrievers. At home, the Bulls had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 90.6 points scored and allowing 71.8 points.

On the other hand, the UAB Blazers came into the game with a 10-5 overall record and a recent performance of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak following a 70-75 defeat to Wichita State. The Blazers averaged 81.1 points scored and allowed 69.0 points per game in their last ten games, showcasing a solid defensive effort. Their away record stood at 2-1, indicating they were capable of competing on the road.

Historically, the matchup favored the Blazers, who had won both previous meetings against the Bulls during the 2025 season. The Bulls had lost 78-85 in their last encounter on February 16, 2025, and were defeated 83-92 in their earlier meeting on January 16, 2025. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as the Bulls sought to break the losing streak against UAB.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but any absence of key players would have likely influenced the game dynamics. The market had priced the game with South Florida Bulls favored at -8.5 according to DraftKings, indicating expectations for a competitive contest.

The conditions in the Yuengling Center were presumably conducive to a high-scoring game, as both teams had shown the ability to put up significant points in recent outings. The total set at 163.5 suggested that the bookmakers anticipated an offensive showcase.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle that culminated in the second overtime. Key moments included Ahmad Robinson making crucial free throws and Wes Enis hitting a long three-pointer that extended UAB's lead. The final scoring plays saw Jacob Meyer sealing the victory for the Blazers with a dunk, capping off a hard-fought game.

This matchup not only highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball but also showcased individual talents and team strategies that will be analyzed as the season progresses. The UAB Blazers' victory adds to their momentum, while the South Florida Bulls will look to regroup and capitalize on their scoring prowess in future games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	USF -8.5	163.5 o -110 / u -110	UAB Blazers +310 · South Florida Bulls -395

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Leaders

PointsWes Enis36South Florida Bulls
AssistsJosh Omojafo5South Florida Bulls
ReboundsIzaiyah Nelson11South Florida Bulls
PointsChance Westry24UAB Blazers
AssistsChance Westry6UAB Blazers
ReboundsJacob Meyer11UAB Blazers

Recent form

South Florida Bulls

Last 10: 6-4Streak W288.7 scored · 80.3 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
L68-83vs Colorado State RamsNov 28
W97-91at Western Kentucky HilltoppersNov 27
L66-78at VCU RamsNov 26
L95-103at Oklahoma State CowboysNov 20
W108-89at Kennesaw State OwlsNov 16

UAB Blazers

Last 10: 7-3Streak L181.1 scored · 69 allowed per game2-1 away

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
L61-76at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersDec 2
W75-59vs UTEP MinersNov 25
W81-73at Southern Illinois SalukisNov 24
W80-72vs South Alabama JaguarsNov 22
W112-56vs Rhodes LynxNov 18

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	UAB Blazers	South Florida Bulls
Field goals	36-82	35-81
Field goal %	44	43
Three-pointers	6-15	13-37
Three-point %	40	35
Free throws	31-43	23-36
Free throw %	72	64
Rebounds	49	61
Offensive rebounds	12	17
Defensive rebounds	37	44
Assists	13	22
Steals	9	5
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	8	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	15
Fast-break points	16	12
Points in the paint	56	44
Fouls	26	26
Largest lead	6	11
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	19	70

How the scoring went

2nd Half73-78Daniel Rivera makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-78Jacob Meyer makes driving layup
2nd Half76-78Jacob Meyer makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half76-80CJ Brown makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half76-81CJ Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-81Daniel Rivera makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half78-82Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-83Josh Omojafo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-83Jacob Meyer makes driving layup
2nd Half81-83Jacob Meyer makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half82-83Daniel Rivera makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-83Daniel Rivera makes free throw 2 of 2
OT86-83Jacob Meyer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chance Westry assists)
OT86-86Wes Enis makes 28-foot three point jumper
OT88-86Chance Westry makes layup
OT88-88CJ Brown makes layup
OT88-90Gavin Hightower makes 7-foot floating jump shot
OT89-90Chance Westry makes free throw 1 of 2
OT90-90Chance Westry makes free throw 2 of 2
OT91-90Chance Westry makes free throw 2 of 2
OT91-92Izaiyah Nelson makes layup
OT91-93Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT91-94Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
OT93-94Salim London makes driving layup
OT93-95Isaiah Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
OT95-95Quaran McPherson makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Ahmad Robinson assists)
2OT95-97Joseph Pinion makes driving layup (Izaiyah Nelson assists)
2OT95-98Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT98-98Ahmad Robinson makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2OT100-98Chance Westry makes 0-foot tip in layup
2OT102-98Chance Westry makes driving layup
2OT103-98Ahmad Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT104-98Ahmad Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT104-101Wes Enis makes 29-foot three point jumper (Daimion Collins assists)
2OT105-101Quaran McPherson makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT105-103Izaiyah Nelson makes layup (Gavin Hightower assists)
2OT107-103Chance Westry makes layup
2OT107-104Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT107-106Daimion Collins makes 0-foot tip in layup
2OT109-106Jacob Meyer makes 2-foot dunk