The NIT quarterfinals continue Wednesday as the No. 1 seed UC Irvine (30-6) squares off against No. 6 seed UAB (24-12) in a compelling battle between the Big West and the AAC.
UC Irvine punched its ticket to this round with a hard-fought 66-61 victory over Jacksonville State. The Anteaters held a narrow 36-35 lead at halftime before clamping down defensively, allowing just 26 second-half points to secure the win.
Meanwhile, UAB advanced after rallying from a 17-point second-half deficit to edge Santa Clara 88-84. The Blazers trailed 44-37 at halftime but erupted for 51 points after the break, fueled by a season-high 11 made three-pointers.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the UC Irvine Anteaters vs. the UAB Blazers NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs UAB Blazers: Date and tip-off time
The Anteaters and the Blazers will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT at Bren Events Center in Irvine, California.
Date | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT |
Venue | Bren Events Center |
Location | Irvine, California |
How to watch UC Irvine Anteaters vs UAB Blazers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the UC Irvine Anteaters and the UAB Blazers on:
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Streaming service: Fubo
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UC Irvine Anteaters team news & key performers
Irvine shot 39.7% from the floor, 34.6% from beyond the arc, and converted 84.6% of their free throws. Justin Hohn paced the team with 22 points and three rebounds, while Myles Che contributed 11 points and an assist. Standout performer Bent Leuchten is putting up 15.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, with Devin Tillis adding 13.2 points, 7.6 boards, and 2.5 assists this season.
UAB Blazers news & key performers
Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, while Christian Coleman chipped in 21 points and six boards. Lendeborg has been dominant all season, averaging a team-best 17.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.