SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg had 22 points in UAB's 88-84 victory over Santa Clara on Sunday in the second round of the NIT.
The Blazers play UC Irvine in the quarterfinals.
Lendeborg also contributed 11 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Blazers (24-12). Christian Coleman scored 21 points and added six rebounds. Ja'Borri McGhee shot 3 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding seven assists.
Carlos Stewart finished with 19 points for the Broncos (21-13).