The UAB men’s basketball team’s long-standing winning streak came to an end on Thursday, Jan. 28 after they stumbled 69-62 against conference opponent Western Kentucky University in Diddle Arena.
Prior to Thursday night’s loss to the Hilltoppers, the Blazers led the NCAA in longest winning streak with 14 straight wins. UAB had not lost a game since its 82-77 overtime loss to Virginia Tech on Nov. 28.
The Blazers trailed the Hilltoppers, who held the lead the entire game, by as many as 14 points in the first half. Although UAB came back to successfully cut the deficit in the second half, the Blazers failed to take the lead.