UAB Falls to Charlotte, 2-0

Sunday, October 25

Birmingham, Ala.

7 p.m.

UAB

8-7-1, 5-3-0

Charlotte

9-5-1, 5-2-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Charlotte	1	1	2
UAB	0	0	0

Box Score (PDF)

10/25/2026 9:36:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score Box Score (PDF)

BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer (8-7-1, 5-3-0 American) fell to Charlotte (9-5-1, 5-2-1 American), 2-0, on Sunday night at PNC Field. Despite a strong offensive push in the second half, the Blazers were unable to overcome an early deficit.

Charlotte opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Penelope Rich found the back of the net off an assist from Kathleen Ngulefac to give the 49ers an early 1-0 advantage.

The Blazers looked to respond in the 28^th minute when Vita Naihin recorded UAB's first shot on goal, but Charlotte goalkeeper Harlee Head made the save. UAB entered halftime trailing 1-0 after being outshot 10-2 in the opening 45 minutes.

Charlotte extended its lead in the 55^th minute when Lucie Bertrand scored off Ngulefac's second assist of the match, putting the 49ers ahead 2-0.

UAB increased its offensive pressure following the second goal, recording four shots over the next eight minutes. Avery Berryman put an attempt on target in the 58^th minute before Caitlin Keeling forced another save from Head in the 63^rdminute.

The Blazers continued to create opportunities throughout the second half, including shots on goal from Ava Mills in the 70^th minute and Mia Leath in the 82^nd minute. However, Charlotte held off UAB's late offensive push to secure the 2-0 victory.

UAB outshot Charlotte 10-4 in the second half and finished with 12 total shots, including five on goal. Berryman led the Blazers with three shots, while Leath and Naihin each added two. Goalkeeper Macie Murphy recorded three saves in 90 minutes of action.

Charlotte finished with 14 shots, including five on target, while Head made five saves to preserve the shutout.

Up next, the Blazers travel to South Florida on Friday, October 30. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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