March 1, 2008

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Robert Vaden scored 30 points to continue his hot shooting and lead UAB to a 69-44 victory over Tulane on Saturday.

Vaden was coming off a 41 point effort at UTEP, which tied the school's single game scoring record. He now is averaging 31.8 points over his last three games.

The Blazers captured their fourth consecutive victory, and the sixth win over UAB's last seven contests. The lone loss over the stretch was a one-point, last second defeat to then-No. 1 Memphis, 79-78, on Feb. 16.

UAB (21-8, 11-3 Conference USA) jumped to a 41-18 halftime lead and cruised during the second half.

The win left UAB alone in second place in Conference USA, behind 14-0 Memphis.

Tulane (15-3, 5-9) got 12 points each from David Gomez and Robinson Louisme. The Green Wave shot 32.1 percent from the field in losing its seventh straight game.

UAB jumped to an 11-4 lead and then went on a 13-0 run to make it 24-4.

Vaden was fouled three times while shooting 3-pointers during that stretch and made all nine free throws.

The Blazers' biggest margin was 28 points at 54-26 with 14:22 left in the game.

Vaden was UAB's only player to score in the double digits. Jeremy Mayfield had eight points and 10 rebounds and Aaron Johnson dished out seven assists without a turnover.

UAB will play its final regular season home game of the 2007-08 campaign when they host Tulsa on Senior Night. The game is set to take place on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at Bartow Arena.