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**UAB holds off Rice to stay alive in conference play** • UAB Blazers beat the Rice Owls Thursday night to pick up a crucial conference win • Blazers defense came up big late, keeping Rice out of the end zone when it mattered • UAB offense moved the chains efficiently, controlling clock and field position • Special teams held serve — no costly errors to hand Rice momentum • Blazers improve their conference record and keep pace in the standings race **What to watch:** Whether UAB can carry this momentum into next week's matchup and build a winning streak. The lineup's set. Drop in.