The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Saturday, October 5
Miami, FL
6 p.m.
UAB
at
FIU
Men’s Soccer Faces off with FIU in AAC Clash
10/4/2024 5:52:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB men's soccer will travel down to South Beach to take on FIU on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT.
WATCH
Saturday's match will stream live on ESPN+.
SERIES HISTORY
FIU leads the all-time series 14-7-1 and the Panthers have dominated the recent matchups, winning each of the last nine meetings.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
The Blazers fell to Memphis by a score of 2-0 on Saturday, snapping their seven-match unbeaten streak. The Tigers scored early and were able to hold on to the lead for the entirety of the match before putting it away with a goal in the final seconds.
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS
The Panthers are led by forwards Bernardo Dos Santos Monteiro and Michael Appiah, who each have three goals on the year. Nigel Van Haveren has started all nine matches for FIU in goal this season.
SOPHOMORE SENSATIONS
UAB Sophomores have scored nine of the Blazers' 11 goals this season, led by Tony Kim and Lucas Rizzo with three goals each. Humphrey Doh, Isaac Calderon and Gui Gragnano each have scored one this season.
STRONG ON THE BACK LINE
The UAB defense has been strong throughout the 2024 season. Newcomers Chris McKenna, Mathis Richter, Ole Jessen and Simon Helt have added strength to the back line in addition to returner Gustavo Barbosa. Chris McKenna earned American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors after UAB's shutout win over North Florida.
LILLY'S TURNAROUND
David Lilly took over the reins for UAB after the Blazers did not win a match during the 2023 season. So far this year, Lilly has helped UAB reach its highest win total since 2018, reach as high as 30 in the RPI, win its first conference match since 2021 and pick up a win over an ACC opponent for the first time since 2011.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for all UAB Men's Soccer home matches are available here.
GOLD CARD
The best way to catch all the action is by purchasing a Gold Card. Season tickets for all three sports can be purchased with the 2024-25 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, baseball, and softball.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team, follow @UAB_MSOC on Twitter and Instagram.
WATCH
Saturday's match will stream live on ESPN+.
SERIES HISTORY
FIU leads the all-time series 14-7-1 and the Panthers have dominated the recent matchups, winning each of the last nine meetings.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
The Blazers fell to Memphis by a score of 2-0 on Saturday, snapping their seven-match unbeaten streak. The Tigers scored early and were able to hold on to the lead for the entirety of the match before putting it away with a goal in the final seconds.
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS
The Panthers are led by forwards Bernardo Dos Santos Monteiro and Michael Appiah, who each have three goals on the year. Nigel Van Haveren has started all nine matches for FIU in goal this season.
SOPHOMORE SENSATIONS
UAB Sophomores have scored nine of the Blazers' 11 goals this season, led by Tony Kim and Lucas Rizzo with three goals each. Humphrey Doh, Isaac Calderon and Gui Gragnano each have scored one this season.
STRONG ON THE BACK LINE
The UAB defense has been strong throughout the 2024 season. Newcomers Chris McKenna, Mathis Richter, Ole Jessen and Simon Helt have added strength to the back line in addition to returner Gustavo Barbosa. Chris McKenna earned American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors after UAB's shutout win over North Florida.
LILLY'S TURNAROUND
David Lilly took over the reins for UAB after the Blazers did not win a match during the 2023 season. So far this year, Lilly has helped UAB reach its highest win total since 2018, reach as high as 30 in the RPI, win its first conference match since 2021 and pick up a win over an ACC opponent for the first time since 2011.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for all UAB Men's Soccer home matches are available here.
GOLD CARD
The best way to catch all the action is by purchasing a Gold Card. Season tickets for all three sports can be purchased with the 2024-25 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, baseball, and softball.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team, follow @UAB_MSOC on Twitter and Instagram.
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