Early Goal Lifts UAB Over Soccer, 1-0

Thursday, September 8

Birmingham, AL

7 PM

Samford University

3-2-2, 0-0-0

UAB

3-2-2, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Samford	0	0	0
UAB	1	0	1

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9.8.22 | Women's Soccer

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team suffered a 1-0 setback at cross-town rival UAB Thursday evening at PNC Field.

With the loss, Samford falls to 3-2-2 on the young season. UAB improves to an identical 3-2-2 with the victory.

The lone goal was scored by the Blazers in the 17^th minute of the match. Jessica Wheeler netted the eventual game-winning goal to give UAB a 1-0 lead.

Despite falling in the contest, Samford outshot UAB, 11-2. UAB had five corner kicks, to three for the Bulldogs. Ella Simpson led Samford with three shots, with two coming on goal.

The Bulldogs will next host 14^th-ranked Auburn Sunday at 5 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field. Admission to the game is free. To follow all Samford games this season online, click on the following link: SAMFORD SCHEDULE.

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