BIRMINGHAM – After 80 minutes of level play, Kate Henderson scored the only goal of the match as No. 7 Alabama held off UAB 1-0 at PNC Field on Sunday night.
Eve Beyer turned away seven Crimson Tide shots for the Blazers (0-2-0).
“Alabama is a team that can be competing, not just for the SEC title, but for the national title, and we took them all the way to the very end,” said head coach Lisa Mann.
The lone goal was set up when Marianna Annest fed Henderson in the box. Her shot just made it through on the left side, getting a favorable carom from the post.
UAB had a chance to score in the 71st minute, but Morgan White’s shot off a free kick was wide left. The Blazers’ lone corner kick came in the 88th minute, but they were called for a foul, eliminating any scoring chance.
“If the effort the girls gave tonight is any indication of how we play the remainder of our games, we’re going to be just fine,” added Mann.
The Blazers have their first road match of the season when they visit Alabama State in Montgomery on Aug. 24. The Hornets (0-1-1) tied Faulkner earlier this afternoon.
The next home match is against Jacksonville State on Aug. 27.
GOLD CARD
Women’s Soccer season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing the 2023-24 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for American Athletic Conference or NCAA Championship events.
BLAZER BUDDIES KIDS CLUB
Blazer Buddies is the new official kids club of UAB Athletics and is open to all kids ages 12 and under. Blazer Buddies will receive a Blazer Buddies Kids Club ID which grants admission to all home men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball, and baseball games. Blazer Buddies Kids Club members will also be eligible for discounted tickets to the UAB football game versus Louisiana on Sept. 16 and select men’s basketball games. Click here to register for the Blazer Buddies Kids Club member or email sportspromo@uab.edu for more information.
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