BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Trey Jemison scored 12 points as UAB beat Florida International 76-72 on Saturday night.

Jemison added 11 rebounds for the Blazers (17-7, 8-5 Conference USA). KJ Buffen scored 12 points and added eight rebounds and three blocks. Ledarrius Brewer was 3-for-3 shooting from 3-point range and scored 12.

Denver Jones led the Panthers (12-12, 6-7) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and four steals, Mohamed Sanogo added 20 points and seven rebounds and Arturo Dean scored 15 points, distributed six assists and had four steals.