BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Chris Cokley scored 19 points with 9-for-12 shooting to lead UAB to an 82-69 win over Charlotte on Thursday night.
William Lee added 15 points and 12 rebounds for UAB, which controlled the boards 48-26 and held a 20-5 advantage in second chance points. UAB outscored Charlotte 52-28 on the interior.
Dirk Williams had 13 points and Deion Lavender 10 to help the Blazers (15-10, 8-4 Conference USA) pick up their 23rd-straight home court victory.
UAB took the lead for good during an 11-2 run that included a 3-pointer from Watts and made it 55-49 with 12:09 left.