BOTTOM LINE: UAB takes on Tulsa after Efrem Johnson scored 21 points in UAB's 100-77 loss to the Memphis Tigers. The Golden Hurricane are 7-5 on their home court. Tulsa ranks second in the AAC with 24.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Dwon Odom averaging 4.1.

Led by Yaxel Lendeborg's 28 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 78-68 on Wednesday night.

Tulsa 8-28 (Willis 4-10, Carrington 3-5, Odom 1-2, Archie 0-3, McWright 0-3, Barnes 0-5). Rebounds_UAB 34 (Lendeborg 13), Tulsa 39 (Barnes 10). Assists_UAB 16 (Lendeborg 6), Tulsa 14 (Odom 7). Total Fouls_UAB 13,

BOTTOM LINE: UAB visits Tulsa after Efrem Johnson scored 21 points in UAB's 100-77 loss to the Memphis Tigers. The Golden Hurricane have gone 7-5 at home. Tulsa ranks eighth in the AAC with 9.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Ian Smikle averaging 2.1.