March 25, 2003

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Demario Eddins had 19 points and eight rebounds to lead UAB past Siena 80-71 in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.

After falling behind, 53-44, with 15:09 left, Siena scored 11 of the next 12 points to take a 55-54 lead. The Blazers regained the lead when Eric Bush scored two quick buckets, and UAB never trailed again.

The Saints tied the game four times, with the final tie coming at 64-64, before UAB went on a 16-7 spurt in the final 5:58, sparked by 3-pointers from Morris Finley and Sidney Ball.

Michael Haddix led Siena with 16 points, while Antoine Jordan and Tommy Mitchell added 12 points apiece. Prosper Karangwa had nine points.

Bush had 15 points and two steals for UAB, establishing a new Conference USA single-season record with 101 steals. Gabe Kennedy had 14 points and 12 rebounds for UAB, while Ball added 14 points and Finley 13 points and eight assists.

UAB will next play at St. John's on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.