BIRMINGHAM – UAB’s first American Athletic Conference home match kicks off Thursday when they host East Carolina at PNC Field. Match time is 7 p.m.
UAB LATELY
In the AAC opener, Anika Toth recorded her third clean sheet of the season in UAB’s 0-0 draw at Charlotte on Sept. 14.
EAST CAROLINA LATELY
The Pirates are on a three-match undefeated streak. After tying Western Carolina on Sept. 10, they defeated Florida Atlantic on Sept. 14 and UNCG on Sept. 17, both 1-0.
THE SERIES VS. EAST CAROLINA
UAB leads the series which began in 2002 4-2-4. The Blazers are 2-1-2 in matches played in Birmingham. Thursday marks the first time the teams have met since the 2013 season.
LAST TIME AGAINST EAST CAROLINA
Jasmine Kauka scored in the 70th minute to give UAB a 3-2 victory over East Carolina at West Campus Field on Oct. 6, 2013.
COMMON OPPONENTS
UAB and East Carolina have six common opponents: Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, Memphis, Temple, Tulsa and USF.
UP NEXT
The Blazers hit the road to face Florida Atlantic on Sept. 28. The next home match is Oct. 5 against USF.
PROMOTIONS
Thursday is Youth Night. $2 tickets are available for any youth wearing a soccer jersey. After the conclusion of the match, Kids Club member can shoot PKs on the field.
ESPN+
Thursday’s match will be streamed through ESPN+. This is a subscription-based service. Click here to register a new account.
LIVE STATS
Fans can follow along with live stats through StatBroadcast.
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.
INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS
Individual game tickets for the Blazers inaugural AAC home schedule are also on sale. Fans can purchase individual game tickets here. For more information about group ticket and fan experience packages, please contact the UAB Athletic Ticket Office at (205) 975-8221 or by emailing tickets@uab.edu.
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.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For more information on the UAB women’s soccer team, follow @UAB_WSoc on Twitter and Instagram.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2023 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes compete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
