The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, November 11
Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
3 p.m.
UAB
11-8-1, 6-4-0
2
vs
1
Charlotte
11-7-1, 6-3-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Charlotte | 0 | 1 | 1 |
11/11/2026 6:04:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – The UAB women's soccer team punched its ticket to the American Conference Championship match Wednesday afternoon, earning a 2-1 victory over No. 2 seed Charlotte in the semifinals at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
After a scoreless first half, the Blazers (11-8-1) broke through early into the second half when Vita Naihin found the back of the net in the 49th minute to give UAB a 1-0 advantage.
Charlotte (11-7-1) responded in the 56th minute, leveling the match at 1-1.
UAB continued to apply pressure and regained the lead in the 77th minute. Mia Leath delivered an assist to Abby Graeser, who finished the opportunity to put the Blazers ahead 2-1 with less than 14 minutes remaining. The Blazers' defense held firm down the stretch to preserve the victory and send UAB to the championship match.
UAB finished with a 14-11 advantage in shots and a 4-1 edge in corner kicks. Graeser and Naihin each recorded a goal, while Leath added an assist. Goalkeeper Macie Murphy finished with six saves.
With the semifinal victory, UAB advances to its first American Conference Championship match since joining the conference in 2023. The Blazers will face the winner of top-seeded Memphis and No. 4 seed Rice on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT.
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COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE FUND
The Competitive Excellence Fund has become integral in our department mission to Win Champions, Graduate with Honors, and Impact the community. Through your generosity, our coaches will have the greatest opportunity to recruit and retain talented student athletes worthy of wearing a UAB uniform. Click here or connect with the Blazer Boosters team on how you can continue to fuel success.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on X and Instagram.
After a scoreless first half, the Blazers (11-8-1) broke through early into the second half when Vita Naihin found the back of the net in the 49th minute to give UAB a 1-0 advantage.
Charlotte (11-7-1) responded in the 56th minute, leveling the match at 1-1.
UAB continued to apply pressure and regained the lead in the 77th minute. Mia Leath delivered an assist to Abby Graeser, who finished the opportunity to put the Blazers ahead 2-1 with less than 14 minutes remaining. The Blazers' defense held firm down the stretch to preserve the victory and send UAB to the championship match.
UAB finished with a 14-11 advantage in shots and a 4-1 edge in corner kicks. Graeser and Naihin each recorded a goal, while Leath added an assist. Goalkeeper Macie Murphy finished with six saves.
With the semifinal victory, UAB advances to its first American Conference Championship match since joining the conference in 2023. The Blazers will face the winner of top-seeded Memphis and No. 4 seed Rice on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT.
2026-27 GOLD CARD
The 2026-27 Gold Card is on Sale. The 2026-27 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 or NCAA Championship events.
COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE FUND
The Competitive Excellence Fund has become integral in our department mission to Win Champions, Graduate with Honors, and Impact the community. Through your generosity, our coaches will have the greatest opportunity to recruit and retain talented student athletes worthy of wearing a UAB uniform. Click here or connect with the Blazer Boosters team on how you can continue to fuel success.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on X and Instagram.
Players Mentioned
Defender
/ Women's Soccer
Midfielder
/ Women's Soccer
Goalkeeper
/ Women's Soccer
Forward
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
UAB
CHA
Goals
2
1
Shots
14
11
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
6
4
Corners
4
1
Fouls
12
15
Scoring Plays
Vita Naihin (4)
GOAL by UAB Naihin, Vita.
48:22
Grace Keighley (2)
GOAL by CHA Keighley, Grace.
55:27
Abby Graeser (1)
Assisted By: Mia Leath
Corner kick headed back across goal for the score
76:13
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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