BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — The UAB Blazers, riding high after a record-setting offensive performance, will look to continue their home-court momentum when they host the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in a nonconference men’s basketball matchup Sunday at Bartow Arena. UAB (8-4) enters the contest fresh off a 101-77 demolition of Cleveland State on Wednesday, a game in which junior guard Chance Westry erupted for a career-high 31 points and six assists. The Blazers have won four of their last five, with the lone loss a one-point heartbreaker to Troy. Their offense has been potent, averaging 86.2 points in their eight victories. UNC Asheville (6-7) has alternated wins and losses over its past six games, most recently an 89-56 home win over Morris on Thursday. The Bulldogs have faced a challenging schedule, including a road loss to North Carolina State, but have shown resilience in close games, winning two overtime contests this season. The matchup features two dynamic guards in strong recent form. Westry has been the catalyst for UAB, averaging 21.2 points over his last five games. For the Bulldogs, junior Justin Wright has been a consistent scoring threat, averaging 17.1 points per game. He is coming off a 21-point effort in just 20 minutes against Morris and has scored in double figures in eight straight contests. UAB holds a distinct advantage in experience at Bartow Arena, where it is 6-1 this season. The Blazers’ up-tempo style, which produced 31 assists on 38 made field goals against Cleveland State, will test a UNC Asheville defense that has allowed 80 or more points in four of its seven losses. For UNC Asheville, containing Westry and managing the Blazers’ transition game will be paramount. The Bulldogs will rely on Wright and recent contributors like Sage Tolentino and Toyaz Solomon to provide efficient offense against a UAB team that has struggled defensively at times, particularly in its losses. This game serves as a final nonconference tune-up for both programs before league play begins next week. UAB opens American Athletic Conference action on New Year’s Eve against Wichita State, while UNC Asheville begins Big South Conference play the same day against High Point. Tip-off is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The Blazers will aim to solidify their winning record, while the Bulldogs seek a statement road victory against a high-major opponent.