PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg had 16 points and 17 rebounds in UAB's 69-65 victory over Saint Joseph's (Pa.) on Wednesday in the NIT.
UAB (23-12) advances to play Santa Clara in the second round.
Lendeborg added three steals for the Blazers. Christian Coleman scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Ja'Borri McGhee had 11 points and shot 3 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line.
Xzayvier Brown finished with 21 points, four assists and four steals for the Hawks (22-13). Anthony Finkley added 12 points, eight rebounds and two steals.