https://soundcloud.com/uabstudentmedia/kaleidoscope-sports-report-s3-e3?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Kaleidoscope Sports Report hosts Garrett Helmers and Katherine Kirk look ahead to the Conference USA basketball tournament and provide a recap of this week in Blazer sports.
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Zakyia Weathersby secured nineteen points and thirteen rebounds for the Blazers (13-12), making her the top scorer in the Blazers‘ 60-55 loss to Rice (10-11). UAB opened strong with baskets by Kylee Shcneringer and Weathersby. The Blazers held their lead majority of the first quarter when Rice’s Ashlee Austin sank a jumper for the Owls giving them a one-point lead. The Blazers were able to tie the game with 1:52 left in the first quarter; however, a layup by Rice’s Malia Fishers gave the Owls the upper hand. The Blazers fought hard for baskets in the second quarter and could not…
https://soundcloud.com/uabstudentmedia/kaleidoscope-sports-report-s3-e1 New Kaleidoscope Sports Report hosts Katherine Kirk and Garrett Helmers recap this week in Blazer sports and talk with UAB soccer player Graycen Elliott about her life as a student athlete and the upcoming spring season.
For Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn founder Tanesha Sims-Summers, owning a business is about more than just making money. Sims-Summers, a UAB alumnus, uses her business to support the Birmingham community. Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn specializes in artisan blends of sweet and salty kettle corn. Their signature flavor, the Birmingham Blend, is a mixture of French toast and cheddar kettle corn. Thanks to their creative packaging, partnerships within the community and their wide variety of flavors and snack sizes, Naughty But Nice has amassed a large following since 2014. One of their most popular collaborations is the Blazer Blend,…
UAB played close with Old Dominion but fell 81-75 on their home court. ODU’s Brianna Jackson closed out the game with a layup for the Monarchs with fifteen seconds left on the clock. Old Dominion (19-5) opened the game with a jumper, immediately followed by a three-pointer for UAB’s (13-9) Margret Whitley. Top scorer Iggy Allen led the Monarchs to victory scoring twenty-nine points. While UAB stayed close in score with Old Dominion, they struggled when it came to keeping the ball. The Blazers ended the game with 20 turnovers. UAB stayed within five points of the Monarchs throughout the…
As Super Bowl Weekend approaches, try out some of these popular super bowl snacks to elevate your viewing experience. Wings For a snack that is both interactive and delicious, try wings. You can get these in the traditional style or boneless. Get a variety of different flavors and invite tour friends to rate their favorite flavors. Accompany your wings with ranch and celery sticks to cleanse your palate in between flavors. Buffalo Chicken Dip This dish is a combination of cheese dip and buffalo wings and is perfect for sharing with friends. Pair this with a salty chip and prepare…
UAB women’s basketball had a dominant performance against Western Kentucky winning 86-70 and handing the Hilltoppers their first conference loss. UAB (11-6) opened strong against the Hilltoppers, however WKU (14-5) quickly took the lead with a three-pointer by Macey Blevins. WKU kept their lead throughout the first quarter due to strong performances by Alexis Mead and Mya Meredith. The Blazers played an impressive second quarter, opening with back-to-back three pointers by Emily Klaczek. This gave them a four-point lead less than a minute into the second quarter. She furthered the Blazers’ lead with a layup and two more three-pointers…
After a hard fought four quarters, UAB women’s basketball fell short against Louisiana Tech, losing 58-52. UAB (10-5) started the game out strong leading by four points with four minutes left in the first quarter. An aggressive offensive performance by LA Tech (9-7) caused the Blazers to end the first quarter with a five-point disadvantage. The Blazers gave a better performance in the second quarter; however, the Bulldogs retained their lead of 28-21 at halftime. UAB’s overall performance improved in the second half, UAB opened strong with a basket by Kylee Schneringer which was followed by a layup for Emily…
USGA held a virtual meeting Tuesday January 18th where they approved the 2022-2023 election committee nominees. The election committee is a group of non-USGA members who will help conduct activities the 2022-2023 election. The individuals selected have prior knowledge of how USGA works and will be working with a UAB staff member. A unanimous decision approved Derek Dang, Eleanor Lee, Peyton Perry, Atharva Vyawahare, and Ashley Kim.
With eight minutes left in the first half, KJ Buffen made back-to-back baskets to bring the score within six points. A three-pointer UAB’s Jordan Walker gave the Blazers the lead they’d been working for with within the last five minutes of the half. UAB (14-4) started slow allowing FIU (10-6) to score 24 points in the first ten minutes of the game. FIU’s Tevin Brewer opened the game with a layup off the tipoff. UAB countered with a jumper by Tavin Lovan. UAB’s KJ Buffen put up a strong first half performance, earning his fourth double-double of the season and…