The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Tuesday, November 3
Birmingham, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
9-8-1, 6-4-0
1
vs
2
Memphis
11-3-3, 8-0-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| UAB | 0 | 1 | 1 |
11/3/2026 10:27:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer (9-8-1, 6-4-0 American) fell to Memphis (11-3-3, 8-0-2 American) 2-1 on Tuesday night at PNC Field in the regular season finale.
Despite the loss, the Blazers finished third in the American Conference standings, marking their highest conference finish in four seasons as a member of the league.
Lailah Stewart scored her seventh goal of the season, while goalkeeper Leah Parsons recorded a season-high nine saves to keep the Blazers within striking distance throughout the match.
Memphis applied pressure early, but Parsons came up with several key saves to keep the Tigers off the board. The Blazers' first scoring opportunity came in the 23rd minute when Lauren Lucero fired a shot on goal that was saved by Memphis goalkeeper Ava Galani.
The Tigers broke through in the 42nd minute when Abby Forsgren found the back of the net off an assist from Ai Kitagawa, giving Memphis a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
UAB came out of the break looking for the equalizer, with Ava Mills putting a shot on target in the 47th minute. The Blazers eventually broke through in the 59th minute when Stewart converted a penalty kick to even the score at 1-1.
Memphis regained the lead in the 77th minute when Kitagawa scored an unassisted goal to put the Tigers ahead 2-1.
The Blazers continued to battle in the closing minutes, but were unable to find the equalizer. Parsons made another crucial stop in the 83rd minute, denying Kitagawa's penalty kick to keep UAB within one goal.
Memphis finished with a 16-5 advantage in shots and an 11-3 edge in shots on goal. UAB registered four of its five shots in the second half.
Up next, the Blazers earned the No. 3 seed in the American Conference Championship and will face off against No. 6 seed Temple at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday, Nov. 8. The conference championship will be played in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
UAB ends the regular season with a record of 9-8-1. Mark Hiller compiled a record of 3-3 as interim head coach. Former head coach Lisa Mann resigned from UAB during the season.
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 Conference or NCAA Championship events.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
As UAB student-athletes begin a new year of competition, support through sport-specific gift accounts continues to play a vital role in the department's mission to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference. Contributions provide essential resources in key areas such as recruiting, nutrition, student-athlete development and technology, helping equip Blazer teams for success in the American Conference. To learn more about supporting your favorite program, click here or contact Blazer Boosters to help fuel the continued success of UAB Athletics.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on X and Instagram.
Despite the loss, the Blazers finished third in the American Conference standings, marking their highest conference finish in four seasons as a member of the league.
Lailah Stewart scored her seventh goal of the season, while goalkeeper Leah Parsons recorded a season-high nine saves to keep the Blazers within striking distance throughout the match.
Memphis applied pressure early, but Parsons came up with several key saves to keep the Tigers off the board. The Blazers' first scoring opportunity came in the 23rd minute when Lauren Lucero fired a shot on goal that was saved by Memphis goalkeeper Ava Galani.
The Tigers broke through in the 42nd minute when Abby Forsgren found the back of the net off an assist from Ai Kitagawa, giving Memphis a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
UAB came out of the break looking for the equalizer, with Ava Mills putting a shot on target in the 47th minute. The Blazers eventually broke through in the 59th minute when Stewart converted a penalty kick to even the score at 1-1.
Memphis regained the lead in the 77th minute when Kitagawa scored an unassisted goal to put the Tigers ahead 2-1.
The Blazers continued to battle in the closing minutes, but were unable to find the equalizer. Parsons made another crucial stop in the 83rd minute, denying Kitagawa's penalty kick to keep UAB within one goal.
Memphis finished with a 16-5 advantage in shots and an 11-3 edge in shots on goal. UAB registered four of its five shots in the second half.
Up next, the Blazers earned the No. 3 seed in the American Conference Championship and will face off against No. 6 seed Temple at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday, Nov. 8. The conference championship will be played in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
UAB ends the regular season with a record of 9-8-1. Mark Hiller compiled a record of 3-3 as interim head coach. Former head coach Lisa Mann resigned from UAB during the season.
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 Conference or NCAA Championship events.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
As UAB student-athletes begin a new year of competition, support through sport-specific gift accounts continues to play a vital role in the department's mission to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference. Contributions provide essential resources in key areas such as recruiting, nutrition, student-athlete development and technology, helping equip Blazer teams for success in the American Conference. To learn more about supporting your favorite program, click here or contact Blazer Boosters to help fuel the continued success of UAB Athletics.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on X and Instagram.
Players Mentioned
Midfielder
/ Women's Soccer
Defender
/ Women's Soccer
Goalkeeper
/ Women's Soccer
Forward
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
MEM
UAB
Goals
2
1
Shots
16
5
Shots on Goal
11
3
Saves
2
9
Corners
9
1
Fouls
10
14
Scoring Plays
Abby Forsgren (5)
Assisted By: Ai Kitagawa
GOAL by MEM Forsgren, Abby Assist by Kitagawa, Ai.
41:02
Lailah Stewart (6)
UAB Lailah Stewart PENALTY KICK GOAL.
58:24
Ai Kitagawa (9)
GOAL by MEM Kitagawa, Ai.
76:47
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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