The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Three From Women’s Soccer Earn AAC Postseason Recognition
11/3/2024 3:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer players Abbey Burns, Jette Zimmer and Louise Larson have earned American Athletic Conference postseason honors, announced by the league office on Sunday.
Burns was named All-Conference First Team, Zimmer earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team, and Louise Larson was named to the All-Freshman Team.
The junior midfielder Burns has started in 15 matches and leads the team in goals with seven from her center midfielder position in 2024. She has logged the second most minutes on the team (1,350) and recorded two assists on the year. During the season, Burns earned AAC Offensive Player of the Week and an Honorable Mention.
Zimmer started in 14 games in her first season with Blazers and scored four goals. After scoring two goals at East Carolina, she earned AAC Honorable Mention for her efforts.
Larson started in 14 matches as a true freshman and appeared in 15 total. The Stockholm Sweden native logged the third most minutes on the team (1,345) and played stout defense the entire season.
UAB opens postseason play on Monday, November 4, against No. 4 seed Rice. Kickoff in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT.
GOLD CARD
Women's Soccer season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing 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, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for American Athletic Conference or NCAA Championship events.
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Burns was named All-Conference First Team, Zimmer earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team, and Louise Larson was named to the All-Freshman Team.
The junior midfielder Burns has started in 15 matches and leads the team in goals with seven from her center midfielder position in 2024. She has logged the second most minutes on the team (1,350) and recorded two assists on the year. During the season, Burns earned AAC Offensive Player of the Week and an Honorable Mention.
Zimmer started in 14 games in her first season with Blazers and scored four goals. After scoring two goals at East Carolina, she earned AAC Honorable Mention for her efforts.
Larson started in 14 matches as a true freshman and appeared in 15 total. The Stockholm Sweden native logged the third most minutes on the team (1,345) and played stout defense the entire season.
UAB opens postseason play on Monday, November 4, against No. 4 seed Rice. Kickoff in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT.
GOLD CARD
Women's Soccer season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing 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, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for American Athletic Conference or NCAA Championship events.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to 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 compete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on Twitter and Instagram.
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