Trinity Dix
Sports Reporter
UAB’s mascot, Blaze, turned 21 on Saturday, Jan. 28, and the Men’s Basketball team presented him with a gift: a win against the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles in UAB’s ninth Conference-USA game of the season.
Even with senior guard Hakeem Baxter’s suspension following an altercation during Thursday’s game against Louisiana Tech, the Blazers had a hot start in the first half. After senior forward Tosin Mehinti’s four points in the paint, the game swung in UAB’s favor as they took the lead by two points at the 15-minute mark.