Stewart Scores Twice as UAB Shuts Out Rice, 3-0

Thursday, October 8

Houston, Texas

6 p.m.

UAB

7-5-1, 4-1-0

Rice

4-6-3, 2-3-0

Team	1	2	Final F
UAB	1	2	3
Rice	0	0	0

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Stewart Scores Twice as UAB Shuts Out Rice, 3-0

10/8/2026 8:25:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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HOUSTON, Texas – UAB women's soccer (7-5-1, 4-1-0 American) earned a 3-0 shutout victory over Rice (4-6-3, 2-3-0 American) on Thursday evening at Holloway Field.

Lailah Stewart led the Blazers with two goals, while Mia Leath added a goal and an assist to help UAB secure its fourth conference victory of the season.

The Blazers came out attacking early, with Leath and Caitlin Keeling each recording shots on goal in the opening 11 minutes. UAB broke through in the 28^th minute when Stewart found the back of the net off an assist from Leath. The goal marked Stewart's fifth of the season and gave the Green and Gold a 1-0 advantage.

Rice looked to respond before halftime, recording five shots in the opening period, but UAB's defense held the Owls without a shot on goal to maintain its one-goal lead heading into the break.

UAB extended its advantage in the 54^th minute after Stewart converted a penalty kick for her second goal of the match and sixth of the season. It marked her second consecutive brace. The Blazers continued to hold off the Rice attack as goalkeeper Macie Murphy made a save in the 73^rd minute to preserve the shutout.

Leath put the finishing touches on the victory in the 82nd minute, finding the back of the net for her first goal of the season to extend UAB's lead to 3-0. The Blazers held strong defensively in the closing minutes to secure the road shutout.

UAB finished with seven shots, placing six on target, while Rice recorded 12 shots with just two on goal. Murphy played all 90 minutes in goal, recording one save and improving her individual record to 6-2-1.

Up next, the Blazers travel to UTSA on Sunday, October 11. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT.

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