The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Tuesday, October 7
Birmingham, AL
7:00 p.m.
UAB
3-6-1, 1-3-0
3
vs
2
Jacksonville
2-6-2, 0-1-1
1
2
F
Jacksonville
1
1
2
UAB
2
1
3
UAB Outlasts Jacksonville 3–2 at PNC Field
10/7/2025 9:38:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - UAB men's soccer secured a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Jacksonville on Tuesday night at PNC Field
The Blazers (3–6–1) struck first in the 12th minute when Lucas Rizzo finished off a combination from Jessen and Mathias Loeve Groth, notching his first goal of the season. UAB doubled its advantage before halftime as Patrik Fagan buried a well-placed cross from Carson Brice in the 40th minute, assisted also by Gustavo Barbosa.
Jacksonville (2–6–2) quickly answered, as Matias Tobon converted in the 43rd minute following a setup by Christian Lindtner Wahlström, trimming the Blazers' lead to 2–1 at the break.
After a tightly contested second half, Jessen delivered the match-winning strike in the 83rd minute, his third goal of the season, on a sequence started by Tony Kim and Humphrey Doh. The Dolphins refused to fold, pulling one back just three minutes later through Dante Wright, but UAB held firm in the closing moments to secure the win.
Goalkeeper Francisco Ranieri recorded four saves to earn his first win of the year, while Jacksonville's Simen Havig made three stops in the loss.
Despite Jacksonville's 17–10 shot advantage and 53% possession, UAB's efficiency in the final third proved the difference, as all six of its shots on target forced action.
Next Up
UAB will host Charlotte on Sunday at 7:00 PM at PNC Field.
The Blazers (3–6–1) struck first in the 12th minute when Lucas Rizzo finished off a combination from Jessen and Mathias Loeve Groth, notching his first goal of the season. UAB doubled its advantage before halftime as Patrik Fagan buried a well-placed cross from Carson Brice in the 40th minute, assisted also by Gustavo Barbosa.
Jacksonville (2–6–2) quickly answered, as Matias Tobon converted in the 43rd minute following a setup by Christian Lindtner Wahlström, trimming the Blazers' lead to 2–1 at the break.
After a tightly contested second half, Jessen delivered the match-winning strike in the 83rd minute, his third goal of the season, on a sequence started by Tony Kim and Humphrey Doh. The Dolphins refused to fold, pulling one back just three minutes later through Dante Wright, but UAB held firm in the closing moments to secure the win.
Goalkeeper Francisco Ranieri recorded four saves to earn his first win of the year, while Jacksonville's Simen Havig made three stops in the loss.
Despite Jacksonville's 17–10 shot advantage and 53% possession, UAB's efficiency in the final third proved the difference, as all six of its shots on target forced action.
Next Up
UAB will host Charlotte on Sunday at 7:00 PM at PNC Field.
Team Stats
JAC
UAB
Goals
2
3
Shots
17
10
Shots on Goal
6
6
Saves
3
4
Corners
5
6
Fouls
13
10
Scoring Plays
Lucas Rizzo (1)
Assisted By: Ole Jessen , Mathias Love Groth
GOAL by UAB Rizzo, Lucas Assist by Jessen, Ole and Love Groth, Mathias.
11:29
Patrik Fagan (1)
Assisted By: Carson Brice , Gustavo Barbosa
GOAL by UAB Fagan, Patrik Assist by Brice, Carson and Barbosa, Gustavo.
39:36
Matias Tobon (2)
Assisted By: Christian Lindtner Wahlstroem
GOAL by JAC Tobon, Matias Assist by Lindtner Wahlstroem, Christian.
42:58
Ole Jessen (3)
Assisted By: Tony Kim , Humphrey Doh
GOAL by UAB Jessen, Ole Assist by Kim, Tony and Doh, Humphrey.
82:22
Dante Wright (2)
GOAL by JAC Wright, Dante.
85:58
Game Leaders
def
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Soccer
F
/ Men's Soccer
M
/ Men's Soccer
GK
/ Men's Soccer
F
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