BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Deuce Jones and Justyn Fernandez had 20 points apiece in UAB's 92-64 victory against Florida A&M on Monday.
Jones shot 5 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Blazers (2-1). Fernandez was 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 7 from the line. Salim London shot 4 for 7 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.
Jaden Kempson led the way for the Rattlers (0-3) with 24 points and seven rebounds. Daisean Williford added 11 points for Florida A&M. Jayden Joseph finished with 10 points.
UAB took the lead with 17:21 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Fernandez led the Blazers with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 47-27 at the break. Jones scored a team-high 12 points in the final half.
Up next for UAB is a Saturday matchup with Jacksonville State on the road, and Florida A&M plays UMKC on Wednesday.
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