Bryant scores 24 to lift UAB over UTSA 85-76 in CUSA tourney
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Zack Bryant had 24 points as UAB defeated UTSA 85-76 in the Conference USA tournament quarterfinals on Thursday night.
Jalen Perry had 18 points and eight rebounds for UAB (20-13). Lewis Sullivan added 16 points. Makhtar Gueye had 12 points and seven rebounds for UAB.
After falling behind 42-35 at the half, UAB outscored UTSA 50-34 in the second half to earn the victory. The Blazers‘ 50 points in the second half marked a season high for the team.
Jhivvan Jackson had 35 points and six rebounds for the Roadrunners (17-15). Keaton Wallace added 12 points. Giovanni De Nicolao had seven assists.
