The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics

Women’s Soccer Ties Samford
8/22/2024 9:17:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer (1-1-1) tied Samford (1-1-1) on the road with a final score of 3-3.
Samford led early in the contest after a goal from Fleming Dean in the 14th minute. The Blazers were next on the board in the 25th minute when Abbey Burns equalized the match with her second goal of the season.
As the first half was coming close to an end, Burns netted her second goal of the game in the 38thminute to put the UAB up 2-1 heading into halftime. It was her third goal of the season.
In the second half, the Bulldogs were able to respond in the 79th minute with a penalty kick goal from Ella Simpson to even up the score 2-2. A few minutes later, Samford took the lead (3-2) with a goal by Caroline Donovan in the 83rd minute. Donovan's goal was assisted by Simpson and Clare Nicholas.
A little over a minute later after Samford's goal, UAB tied the match with a goal from Sydney Bolinger, assisted from Maia Sirota. The goal marked Bolinger's first collegiate goal and Sirota's second assist of the season.
Up next, the Blazers will be back at PNC Field against Troy on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. CT.
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Samford led early in the contest after a goal from Fleming Dean in the 14th minute. The Blazers were next on the board in the 25th minute when Abbey Burns equalized the match with her second goal of the season.
As the first half was coming close to an end, Burns netted her second goal of the game in the 38thminute to put the UAB up 2-1 heading into halftime. It was her third goal of the season.
In the second half, the Bulldogs were able to respond in the 79th minute with a penalty kick goal from Ella Simpson to even up the score 2-2. A few minutes later, Samford took the lead (3-2) with a goal by Caroline Donovan in the 83rd minute. Donovan's goal was assisted by Simpson and Clare Nicholas.
A little over a minute later after Samford's goal, UAB tied the match with a goal from Sydney Bolinger, assisted from Maia Sirota. The goal marked Bolinger's first collegiate goal and Sirota's second assist of the season.
Up next, the Blazers will be back at PNC Field against Troy on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 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.
Team Stats
UAB
SAM
Goals
3
3
Shots
8
10
Shots on Goal
8
9
Saves
6
5
Corners
6
6
Fouls
5
14
Scoring Plays

Fleming Dean (2)
Assisted By: Brooklyn Miller
GOAL by SAM Dean, Fleming Assist by Miller, Brooklyn.
14:29

Abbey Burns (3)
GOAL by UAB Burns, Abbey.
25:01

Abbey Burns (3)
GOAL by UAB Burns, Abbey.
38:01

Ella Simpson
SAM Ella Simpson PENALTY KICK GOAL.
79:11

Caroline Donovan (1)
Assisted By: Ella Simpson , Clare Nicholas
GOAL by SAM Donovan, Caroline Assist by Simpson, Ella and Nicholas, Clare.
83:32

Sydney Bolinger (1)
Assisted By: Maia Sirota
GOAL by UAB Bolinger, Sydney Assist by Sirota, Maia.
84:10
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Players
Players Mentioned
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