The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, September 4
Birmingham, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
vs
Western Kentucky
Women’s Soccer Welcomes Western Kentucky on Thursday
9/3/2025 12:44:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer hosts Western Kentucky on Thursday, September 4. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT and will air live on ESPN+.
It's neon night at PNC Field and fan will receive a neon glow cup.
SERIES HISTORY
The Hilltoppers lead the all-time series 5-4-1, with the last match being played in Bowling Green, Kentucky when the Blazers beat WKU 1-0 in 2022.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
UAB defeated Southern Miss 5-1 last Sunday. Since 2014 it was the first time the Blazers scored five or more goals in back-to-back matches. Avery Berryman scored her third goal of the season with an assist from Jette Zimmer. Zimmer also scored her third goal of the year by a well-placed ball from Caitlin Keeling. Lola Sommer earned her first goal of the season with an assist by Berryman. 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. UAB outshot the Golden Eagles 21-10.
SCOUTING THE HILLTOPPERS
Western Kentucky beat Union 5-1 last Sunday. Georgia Liapis, Makenna Egan (2), Danielle Lewin and Alaina Nugier all scored for the Hilltoppers. WKU outshot Union 22-5.
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, Berryman and Zimmer scored two goals each while Lailah Steweart earned her first goal of the season off a penalty kick.
NEW FACES
UAB brought in 11 new players for the 2025 season from the high school level and via the transfer portal.
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 neon night at PNC Field and fan will receive a neon glow cup.
SERIES HISTORY
The Hilltoppers lead the all-time series 5-4-1, with the last match being played in Bowling Green, Kentucky when the Blazers beat WKU 1-0 in 2022.
LAST TIME OUT FOR THE BLAZERS
UAB defeated Southern Miss 5-1 last Sunday. Since 2014 it was the first time the Blazers scored five or more goals in back-to-back matches. Avery Berryman scored her third goal of the season with an assist from Jette Zimmer. Zimmer also scored her third goal of the year by a well-placed ball from Caitlin Keeling. Lola Sommer earned her first goal of the season with an assist by Berryman. 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. UAB outshot the Golden Eagles 21-10.
SCOUTING THE HILLTOPPERS
Western Kentucky beat Union 5-1 last Sunday. Georgia Liapis, Makenna Egan (2), Danielle Lewin and Alaina Nugier all scored for the Hilltoppers. WKU outshot Union 22-5.
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, Berryman and Zimmer scored two goals each while Lailah Steweart earned her first goal of the season off a penalty kick.
NEW FACES
UAB brought in 11 new players for the 2025 season from the high school level and via the transfer portal.
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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