Opening Week Highlights
The Blazers will kick off the 2026‑27 season with a pair of high‑profile non‑conference tournaments that showcase their depth and ambition.
On November 2, UAB opens its campaign in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where they will face McNeese State in the Opening Day Marathon, an event that draws regional attention each year.
A week later, the team travels to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, to compete in the Greenbrier Classic, meeting George Washington on November 20 and Rhode Island on November 22.
Guiding the squad is head coach Andy Kennedy, whose 16‑3 record in opening games and 4‑2 mark in his first six seasons at UAB underscore his ability to start strong.
Since taking the helm in 2020‑21, Kennedy has overseen 145 victories, placing the program 16th nationally over that span, and captured two conference tournament championships in 2022 and 2024.
The team’s recent run includes four straight conference championship game appearances, culminating in a quarterfinal berth last season, a testament to sustained competitiveness.
UAB Athletics is leveraging the excitement through season‑ticket promotions and sport‑specific gift accounts, inviting fans to invest in the program’s championship aspirations.