The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, September 14
Birmingham, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
vs
Samford
Women’s Soccer Closes Non-Conference Play at Home Against Samford
9/13/2025 1:38:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer closes out non-conference play on Sunday, September 14 at home against Samford. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
It's youth night at PNC Field and kids 12 and under will get in for free. Lawn chairs will be given out for free while supplies last.
SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series is tied 4-4-3 with the last match taking place at Samford on August 22, 2024. The match ended in a 3-3 draw.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
The Blazers battled to a 3-3 draw to open conference play against Rice. Shevaun Judon scored in the first 59 seconds off a pass from Abbey Burns for her first goal of the season. Lialah Stewart equalized the match with an assist from Avery Berryman and Caitlin Keeling gave UAB a 3-2 advantage, again with a pass from Burns. The Owls tied the match in the 82nd minute. The Blazers outshot Rice 18-8.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
Samford drew 0-0 at Belmont on Thursday. Samantha De Luca leads the team with three goals.
GOAL SCORERS
Freshman Rebecca Sierra scored her first collegiate goal against UCF on August 14. Sophomore Mia Leath scored against ETSU on August 17, making it her second career goal. Junior Ava Mills found the back of the net at Ole Miss on August 21, which was her first career goal. On August 24 against ULM, Avery Berryman and Jette Zimmer scored two goals each while Lailah Stewart earned her first goal of the season off a penalty kick.
Berryman scored her third goal of the season with an assist from Zimmer against Southern Miss on August 31. Zimmer also scored her third goal of the year by a well-placed ball from Caitlin Keeling versus USM. Lola Sommer earned her first goal of the season with an assist by Berryman against the Golden Eagles and her second goal of the year against Western Kentucky. Abbey Burns found Lauren Lucero for her first goal of the year, followed by senior Brielle Rochester scoring her first career goal with an assist from Zimmer.
RETURNING PRODUCTION
The Blazers top three goal scores from last season have all returned. Abbey Burns who led the team with seven goals, Jette Zimmer scored four and Sydney Bolinger who had two. Other players that are back on this year's squad that scored one goal are Maia Sirota, Mia Leath, Lola Sommer and Abby Graeser. In total, UAB has 16 letterwinners returning for the season.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for all UAB Women's Soccer home matches are available here.
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.
It's youth night at PNC Field and kids 12 and under will get in for free. Lawn chairs will be given out for free while supplies last.
SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series is tied 4-4-3 with the last match taking place at Samford on August 22, 2024. The match ended in a 3-3 draw.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
The Blazers battled to a 3-3 draw to open conference play against Rice. Shevaun Judon scored in the first 59 seconds off a pass from Abbey Burns for her first goal of the season. Lialah Stewart equalized the match with an assist from Avery Berryman and Caitlin Keeling gave UAB a 3-2 advantage, again with a pass from Burns. The Owls tied the match in the 82nd minute. The Blazers outshot Rice 18-8.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
Samford drew 0-0 at Belmont on Thursday. Samantha De Luca leads the team with three goals.
GOAL SCORERS
Freshman Rebecca Sierra scored her first collegiate goal against UCF on August 14. Sophomore Mia Leath scored against ETSU on August 17, making it her second career goal. Junior Ava Mills found the back of the net at Ole Miss on August 21, which was her first career goal. On August 24 against ULM, Avery Berryman and Jette Zimmer scored two goals each while Lailah Stewart earned her first goal of the season off a penalty kick.
Berryman scored her third goal of the season with an assist from Zimmer against Southern Miss on August 31. Zimmer also scored her third goal of the year by a well-placed ball from Caitlin Keeling versus USM. Lola Sommer earned her first goal of the season with an assist by Berryman against the Golden Eagles and her second goal of the year against Western Kentucky. Abbey Burns found Lauren Lucero for her first goal of the year, followed by senior Brielle Rochester scoring her first career goal with an assist from Zimmer.
RETURNING PRODUCTION
The Blazers top three goal scores from last season have all returned. Abbey Burns who led the team with seven goals, Jette Zimmer scored four and Sydney Bolinger who had two. Other players that are back on this year's squad that scored one goal are Maia Sirota, Mia Leath, Lola Sommer and Abby Graeser. In total, UAB has 16 letterwinners returning for the season.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for all UAB Women's Soccer home matches are available here.
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.
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