UAB cruised to an easy win over Rhodes on Monday night to record back-to-back victories for the first time this season.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Chance Westry had 21 points in UAB’s 112-56 victory against Rhodes on Monday night. Westry had six rebounds and four steals for the Blazers (3-2). Daniel Rivera scored 20 points and added 15 rebounds. Dayjaun Anderson shot 6 for 13, including 1 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points, while adding three steals.

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Bartow Arena is the site where the UAB Blazers (1-2) will compete against the High Point Panthers (3-0) on Friday.