UAB Rallies Past Temple, 2-1, Behind Second-Half Goals from Naihin and Berryman

Sunday, November 8

Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

10 a.m.

UAB

10-8-1, 6-4-0

Temple

11-7-2, 4-4-2

Team	1	2	Final F
Temple	1	0	1
UAB	0	2	2

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Photo by: Conor Kvatek

11/8/2026 12:39:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – UAB women's soccer (10-8-1, 6-4 American) rallied from a one-goal halftime deficit to defeat Temple (11-7-2, 4-4-2 American), 2-1, on Sunday morning at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, earning the program's first victory in the American Conference Championship in four seasons as a member of the league.

The Blazers scored twice in the second half, with Vita Naihin netting the equalizer before Avery Berryman delivered the game-winning goal in the 76^th minute. UAB controlled the offensive attack throughout the match, outshooting Temple 24-8, including a 15-2 advantage in the second half.

Temple struck first in the 24^th minute when Katelyn Revelle found the back of the net off an assist from Madison Abi Aoun to give the Owls a 1-0 lead. Despite holding a 9-6 advantage in shots during the opening 45 minutes, UAB entered halftime trailing by one.

The Blazers came out aggressively in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities before breaking through in the 54^th minute. Naihin scored her third goal of the season off assists from Lailah Stewart and Berryman to even the match at 1-1.

UAB continued to apply pressure, recording multiple shots on goal before Berryman delivered the go-ahead goal in the 76^th minute. The All-Conference First Team selection scored her team-leading eighth goal of the season, with Ava Mills and Morgan Goehring credited with assists, giving the Blazers a 2-1 advantage.

The Green and Gold maintained control down the stretch, limiting Temple to just two second-half shots to secure the comeback victory.

Berryman led the offensive effort with seven shots, two on goal, a goal and an assist. Lauren Lucero added four shots, while Maia Sirota, Stewart and Mills each recorded three attempts.

In goal, American Conference Goalkeeper of the Year Macie Murphy made four saves in 90 minutes to earn her ninth victory of the season.

UAB finished with a 24-8 advantage in shots, a 10-5 edge in shots on goal and a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Up next, the Blazers will face the winner of No. 2 seed Charlotte and No. 7 seed Florida Atlantic in the semifinal round on Wednesday, November 11. Kickoff is set 3 p.m. CT.

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