Check out UAB Basketball in the Conference USA Tournament, right here in town! It’s time to see who will punch their ticket to the Big Dance. UAB Basketball hosts the 2017 Conference USA Championships at Bartow Arena and Legacy Arena (downtown Birmingham) March 8-11, and students are invited to see the Blazers in action.

UPDATE:

The UAB Men’s Baskeball team defeated Charlotte in round one, so now they’re heading into the quarterfinals! UAB will face Louisiana Tech in round two Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m. Free shuttle rides will be provided for students from the Hill Student Center to Legacy Arena beginning at 4 p.m. UAB campus groups are provided up to 500 free student tickets to the game - all you need to do is take the shuttle and show up ready to cheer on the Blazers.

Thursday, March 9

• 4 p.m.: Free student shuttle service from Hill Student Center to Legacy Arena
• 4:30 p.m.: Student ticket distribution at Legacy Arena with music (50 lucky students will receive special courtside seats!)
• 5:30 p.m.: UAB Men’s Basketball vs. Charlotte at Legacy Arena

Tournament times means you have to win to advance. Stay tuned for more information about semifinal games on Friday.