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Yaxel Lendeborg posts double-double to lead UAB to 85-78 victory over South Florida

Yaxel Lendeborg totaled 21 points and 19 rebounds to propel UAB to an 85-78 victory over South Florida

Ja'Borri McGhee Ja'Borri McGhee (2) scored 20 points and had three assists in the Blazers' win over South Florida in the Bartow Classic at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (UAB Athletics)
By The Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg totaled 21 points and 19 rebounds to propel UAB to an 85-78 victory over South Florida on Sunday night.

Lendeborg also blocked six shots for the Blazers (16-9, 9-3 American Athletic Conference). Ja’Borri McGhee scored 20 on 7-for-9 shooting. Alejandro Vasquez added 15 points and nine rebounds.

The Bulls (12-14, 5-8) were led by Jamille Reynolds, who scored a career-high 27 and matched his career high with 14 rebounds. Jayden Reid added 16 points, four assists and three steals. Kobe Knox scored 10.

UAB took the lead with 13:14 to go in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 47-37 at halftime, with McGhee racking up 14 points.

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