Lovan propels UAB to 72-63 victory over Old Dominion
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Sophomore Tavin Lovan finished with 23 points and seven rebounds and Alabama-Birmingham closed out the Conference USA regular season with a 72-63 victory over Old Dominion on Saturday.
Lovan knocked down 6 of 11 shots from the floor and made all 11 of his free throws for the Blazers (18-13, 9-9 CUSA). Will Butler contributed 12 points and seven rebounds, while Tyreek Scott-Grayson pitched in with 10 points, five assists and four boards.
Malik Curry scored 16 points for the Monarchs (13-18, 9-9), but he made just 5 of 16 shots. A.J. Oliver II sank four 3-pointers and also scored 16. Xavier Green scored 12.
UAB shot 51% from the floor and 42% from beyond the arc (5 of 12). The Blazers sank 21 of 23 at the free-throw line. Old Dominion shot just 36% overall and 28% from distance (7 of 25). The Monarchs made 16 of 25 foul shots.
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2020-2021 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 3-2 | - | 10-4 |
| Old Dominion | 3-2 | - | 7-4 |
| Florida Int'l | 2-3 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 1 | 7-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-2 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Charlotte | 1-2 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-2 | 1 | 3-6 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| UAB | 3-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Rice | 4-1 | - | 10-3 |
| North Texas | 2-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-2 | 1 | 10-4 |
| UTEP | 2-3 | 2 | 6-5 |
| Southern Miss | 2-3 | 2 | 6-6 |
| UT San Antonio | 1-4 | 3 | 5-7 |