Led by their senior frontcourt duo of Yaxel Lendeborg and Christian Coleman, the UAB Blazers came up with an essential 64-61 conference win over North Texas, who they were tied with for second place in the American Conference prior to Monday’s matchup.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Yaxel Lendeborg scored 17 points to help UAB hold off North Texas 64-61 on Monday night. Lendeborg also grabbed 13 rebounds and had three steals for the Blazers (15-8, 8-2 American Athletic Conference). Christian Coleman had 13 points and eight rebounds.