Jan. 30, 2002

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The UAB synchronized swimming team will host defending national champion Ohio State in a duel meet Saturday at Bell Aquatics Center at 6:30 p.m.

The Blazers are coming off two consecutive meet victories, with wins over Arizona last Saturday in Tucson and Keuka Jan. 12 at Bell Aquatics Center.

Ohio State is coming off a victory at its won Ohio State Tri-Meet hosted in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes have posted two straight national championships and own 21 out of a possible 25 national crowns.

Ohio State defeated UAB earlier this season in a duel meet held in Coral Springs, Fla.

Admission to the meet is free.