BIRMINGHAM – After netting a hat trick and leading UAB to a 5-0 victory over North Alabama on Sunday, UAB’s Lexxe Lipsey has been named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week presented by Surf & Turf Golf.
Lipsey, who leads C-USA in goals (4) and points (8), scored in the 33rd, 60th and 63rd minutes to lead the Blazers to their second consecutive victory against the Lions. She recorded the three goals in 55 minutes of play.
“I am thrilled for Lexxe and the honor for her this week,” said head coach Erica Demers. “She has been such a threat for us and is always looking to learn and grow her craft.”
Lipsey is the first UAB player to win Offensive Player of the Week since Amy Brewer on October 9, 2017.
The Blazers remain in Birmingham, but will travel across town to face Samford on Feb. 18. Kickoff at Samford Track and Soccer Stadium will be at 6 p.m. The next home match will be Feb. 26 when UAB opens the Conference USA slate against Southern Miss. Kickoff against the Golden Eagles is set for 6 p.m.
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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