BIRMINGHAM – Coming off a 1-1 draw on Aug. 21, the UAB women’s soccer team hosts Kennesaw State on Aug. 25 at PNC Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
UAB LATELY
The Blazers are 1-0-1 on the season. They opened the 2022 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Chattanooga on Aug. 18 and tied Georgia Southern on Aug. 21.
KENNESAW STATE LATELY
The Owls dropped their first two decisions of the season – 2-1 against South Alabama and 1-0 at Wofford.
THE SERIES VS. KENNESAW STATE
The Blazers and Owls have met four times with KSU taking three of the four matches before last season. The series began in 2005 and was played in 2007, 2011 and 2021.
LAST MATCH VS. KENNESAW STATE
Stella Kiss’ penalty shot in the 62nd minute proved to be the game-winner as UAB recorded its first victory of the season, 2-1 at Kennesaw State on August 22, 2021. Kiss also set up Ava Martin for a goal in the win.
COMMON OPPONENTS
UAB and Kennesaw State have one common opponent, Georgia Southern.
EAT A PEACH
UAB is 11-5-4 all-time against opponents from Georgia.
FROM A->Z
On August 17, Conference USA announced that Asha Zuniga has been named the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.
AND THIS IS WHY…
On Aug. 22, Zuniga was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week. She scored the game-winning goal in UAB’s 1-0 season-opening victory over Chattanooga and anchored a defensive line that only allowed one goal in its two matches.
LIVE STATS
Fans can follow along with live stats through Sidearm Stats.
CUSA.TV
Thursday’s match will be streamed through CUSA.TV. This is a subscription-based service that offers a variety of packages. Click here to register a new account.
PROMOTIONS
Thursday’s game is Mental Health Awareness Night.
UAB TO THE AAC STARTING IN 2022-23
On Thurs., Oct. 21, American Athletic Conference officials announced that Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Rice and Texas San Antonio will join UAB as new members in the AAC and compete against current AAC members East Carolina, Memphis, Navy, USF, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa and Wichita State. The UAB women’s soccer team will begin AAC play in the 2023 season.
UP NEXT
The Blazers remain at home to face future AAC opponent Memphis on Aug. 28. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
The 2022-23 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you 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 Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
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