BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Mike Liabo scored 22 points, including two key free throws with 21 seconds left, to help Tennessee-Martin defeat UAB 59-54 on Sunday.
The Skyhawks (2-5), who led 50-39 with 4:51 remaining, saw their lead cut to three, 56-53, with 34 seconds left when Cameron Moore made two free throws for the Blazers (1-4).
UAB fouled Liabo with 21 seconds left and he made both for a 58-53 lead. Liabo finished 6 for 6 at the line.
The Blazers had a chance to pull within two points when Jordan Swing got fouled while shooting a 3-pointer with 14 seconds left, but he made just one of his three chances at the line.
