The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, August 22
Birmingham, AL
6 p.m.
UAB
at
Samford
Women’s Soccer Travels Down the Road to Samford
8/21/2024 12:19:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer (1-1-0) will hit the road once again to face Samford (1-1-0) in Birmingham on Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.
FOLLOW THE MATCH
Thursday's contest will stream live on ESPN+ and live stats will be available here.
SERIES HISTORY
The match marks the 11th time the two teams have faced each other. The series is tied at 4-4-2. The teams last met in 2022 at PNC Field, with the Blazers taking a 1-0 win.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
UAB traveled to Louisville and fell 3-1 to the Cardinals on Sunday. A bright spot for the Blazers was a goal from Abbey Burns in the 80th minute. The goal marked Burns' second collegiate goal.
The Blazers picked up a season-opening win over ETSU on August, 15. The 1-0 victory was highlighted by a goal from sophomore Abby Graeser. The goal marked the first of her collegiate career. In transfer Maia Sirota's first game with UAB, she assisted Graeser with the goal after her free kick was saved by the Bucs goalie. From the save by ETSU, the ball bounced off the post and fell in line for Graeser to head the ball in for a goal.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
Samford opened the 2024 season with a 3-1 win over Tennessee Tech and then dropped a 6-0 decision to No. 15 Notre Dame. The Bulldogs' three goals have been scored by Anna Major, Layton Glisson and Fleming Dean.
RETURNING TO THE PITCH
The Blazers return 14 players from last season roster including Abby Graeser who was named to the 2023 AAC All-Rookie Team. Also returning is Avery Berryman who was named the AAC Rookie of the Week. Both Graeser and Berryman saw multiple starts last season.
Other starters returning for UAB are Burns, Maiya Clark, Graycen Elliott, Amanda Hall, Caitlin Keeling, Njeri Lewis, Lauren Lucero, Kendall Page, Brielle Rochester and Georgia White.
TOTH'S BRILLANCE IN GOAL
Anika Toth returns for fifth season as the Blazers' primary goalkeeper. Toth was recognized as the AAC Goalkeeper of the Week last season after facing eight shots, turning back all three that were on target to record her third clean sheet of the season against Charlotte on Sept. 14. She was second on the team with 25 saves and had a 2-3-4 record.
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.
FOLLOW THE MATCH
Thursday's contest will stream live on ESPN+ and live stats will be available here.
SERIES HISTORY
The match marks the 11th time the two teams have faced each other. The series is tied at 4-4-2. The teams last met in 2022 at PNC Field, with the Blazers taking a 1-0 win.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
UAB traveled to Louisville and fell 3-1 to the Cardinals on Sunday. A bright spot for the Blazers was a goal from Abbey Burns in the 80th minute. The goal marked Burns' second collegiate goal.
The Blazers picked up a season-opening win over ETSU on August, 15. The 1-0 victory was highlighted by a goal from sophomore Abby Graeser. The goal marked the first of her collegiate career. In transfer Maia Sirota's first game with UAB, she assisted Graeser with the goal after her free kick was saved by the Bucs goalie. From the save by ETSU, the ball bounced off the post and fell in line for Graeser to head the ball in for a goal.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
Samford opened the 2024 season with a 3-1 win over Tennessee Tech and then dropped a 6-0 decision to No. 15 Notre Dame. The Bulldogs' three goals have been scored by Anna Major, Layton Glisson and Fleming Dean.
RETURNING TO THE PITCH
The Blazers return 14 players from last season roster including Abby Graeser who was named to the 2023 AAC All-Rookie Team. Also returning is Avery Berryman who was named the AAC Rookie of the Week. Both Graeser and Berryman saw multiple starts last season.
Other starters returning for UAB are Burns, Maiya Clark, Graycen Elliott, Amanda Hall, Caitlin Keeling, Njeri Lewis, Lauren Lucero, Kendall Page, Brielle Rochester and Georgia White.
TOTH'S BRILLANCE IN GOAL
Anika Toth returns for fifth season as the Blazers' primary goalkeeper. Toth was recognized as the AAC Goalkeeper of the Week last season after facing eight shots, turning back all three that were on target to record her third clean sheet of the season against Charlotte on Sept. 14. She was second on the team with 25 saves and had a 2-3-4 record.
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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