MEMPHIS – Tanya Boychuk scored once and added an assist as No. 22 Memphis defeated UAB 3-0 on Thursday night in the 2021 spring season opener.
Boychuk set up the Tigers’ first goal by Lisa Pechersky in the 26th minute and added an insurance goal in the 49th. Grace Stordy scored Memphis’ second goal in the 42nd minute.
The Blazers’ (1-2-0) best chance to score was in the 61st minute when Jessica Wheeler’s shot from 20 yards out went over the crossbar. Wheeler, Stella Kiss and Laura Zemberyova each tallied shots for UAB.
Eve Beyer made five saves for the Blazers. The UAB defense held AAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Clarissa Larisey without a shot in 78 minutes of play.
UAB’s home opener will be on Sunday afternoon when they host Mercer at BBVA Field. Kickoff is at 3 p.m.
NOTES
- This was UAB’s first ranked opponent since they played #24 Auburn on Aug. 24, 2018
- Kiss, Beyer, Audria Wood, Kassandra Daniel and Erika Manfre all played 90 minutes
- UAB was outshot 11-3
- This was Beyer’s seventh career match registering five or more saves
BBVA Field will accommodate fans with social distancing measures in place.
Fans will be asked to practice social distancing and sit in available seats. Masks are required at all times per state and county ordinance.
Women’s soccer season tickets are on sale by purchasing the 2020-21 Gold Card for $65 here. The Gold Card is an exclusive offer that grants you admission into all UAB men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, baseball and softball events for the upcoming academic year. Contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
Individual game tickets are available for purchase here.
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