The UAB Blazers play against the UC Irvine Anteaters in an NIT quarterfinal game tonight. The matchup will begin at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN 2. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

The Blazers enter this matchup with a 24-12 record, and they defeated Santa Clara 88-84 in their second-round game.

During the victory, Yaxel Lendeborg and Christian Coleman led the UAB offense. The two players combined to score 43 points, and they shot 15-27 from the field. If they perform similarly this evening, then UAB will be a difficult team to beat.

The Anteaters enter this matchup with a 30-6 record, and they defeated Jacksonville State 66-61 in their second-round game.

During the victory, Justin Hohn led the UC Irvine offense. He scored 22 points and shot 4-9 from three-point range, so he will be a key player to watch this evening.

Notably, Hohn leads the team in assists this season.

Fans can watch this NIT quarterfinal game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.