The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, September 11
Birmingham, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
3-2-3, 0-0-1
3
vs
3
RV Rice
5-1-1, 0-0-1
1
2
F
Rice
2
1
3
UAB
1
2
3
Blazers Battle Rice to a 3-3 Draw to Open Conference Play
9/11/2025 10:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer (3-2-3, 0-0-1) and Rice (5-1-1, 0-0-1) battled to a 3-3 draw Thursday night at PNC Field in Birmingham, with both sides trading momentum in a fast-paced, back-and-forth contest.
The Blazers struck first just 59 seconds in when Shevaun Judon finished off a pass from Abbey Burns for her first goal of the year. Rice answered quickly when Jadyn Jaeger leveled the score in the 18th minute before Leah Chancey buried a penalty just two minutes later to give the Owls a 2-1 halftime lead.
UAB roared back after the break. Lailah Stewart equalized in the 51st minute with a pass from Avery Berryman and Caitlin Keeling, and Keeling gave the Blazers a 3-2 advantage less than 10 minutes later, again with Burns providing the assist. But Rice refused to fold, as Naija Bruckner slotted home the tying goal in the 82nd minute, set up once more by Chancey, who finished with a goal and two assists.
The stats leaned UAB's way — the Blazers outshot the Owls 18-8 and held an 11-2 edge in corners. Rice goalkeeper Kirsten Ruf made five saves to preserve the draw. UAB's Leah Parsons recorded four saves of her own.
Up next, the Blazers close out non-conference play when they host in-town opponent Samford on Sunday, September 14. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.
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The Blazers struck first just 59 seconds in when Shevaun Judon finished off a pass from Abbey Burns for her first goal of the year. Rice answered quickly when Jadyn Jaeger leveled the score in the 18th minute before Leah Chancey buried a penalty just two minutes later to give the Owls a 2-1 halftime lead.
UAB roared back after the break. Lailah Stewart equalized in the 51st minute with a pass from Avery Berryman and Caitlin Keeling, and Keeling gave the Blazers a 3-2 advantage less than 10 minutes later, again with Burns providing the assist. But Rice refused to fold, as Naija Bruckner slotted home the tying goal in the 82nd minute, set up once more by Chancey, who finished with a goal and two assists.
The stats leaned UAB's way — the Blazers outshot the Owls 18-8 and held an 11-2 edge in corners. Rice goalkeeper Kirsten Ruf made five saves to preserve the draw. UAB's Leah Parsons recorded four saves of her own.
Up next, the Blazers close out non-conference play when they host in-town opponent Samford on Sunday, September 14. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.
2025-26 GOLD CARD
The 2025-26 Gold Card is on sale. The 2025-26 Gold Card will get you 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 Conference or NCAA Championship events.
YOUR SUPPORT FUELS SUCCESS!
With your help, Blazer Student-Athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to renew your support to UAB Athletics today and for more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on X and Instagram.
Team Stats
RIC
UAB
Goals
3
3
Shots
8
18
Shots on Goal
7
8
Saves
4
3
Corners
2
11
Fouls
8
6
Scoring Plays
Shevaun Judon (1)
Assisted By: Abbey Burns
GOAL by UAB Judon, Shevaun Assist by Burns, Abbey.
00:59
Jadyn Jaeger (1)
Assisted By: Leah Chancey
GOAL by RIC Jaeger, Jadyn Assist by Chancey, Leah.
17:54
Leah Chancey (5)
RIC Leah Chancey PENALTY KICK GOAL.
19:48
Lailah Stewart (2)
Assisted By: Avery Berryman , Caitlin Keeling
GOAL by UAB Stewart, Lailah Assist by Berryman, Avery and Keeling, Caitlin.
50:55
Caitlin Keeling (1)
Assisted By: Abbey Burns
GOAL by UAB Keeling, Caitlin Assist by Burns, Abbey.
59:18
Naija Bruckner (1)
Assisted By: Leah Chancey
GOAL by RIC Bruckner, Naija Assist by Chancey, Leah.
82:01
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
2
Players Mentioned
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Goalkeeper
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