Women’s Soccer Opens American Championship against UTSA
BIRMINGHAM – After securing a regular season finale victory, the UAB women's soccer team (7-5-6, 4-3-3) enters the American Championships as the No. 4 seed. They face No. 5 seed UTSA (8-5-5, 4-3-3) on Monday, November 3.
Season and Matchup Overview
The Blazers lead the all-time series against UTSA 4-2-4. Their most recent encounter was a 1-1 draw in Birmingham in September.
UAB closed the regular season with a 3-2 win over North Texas. Key players Lailah Stewart, Abbey Burns, and Caitlin Keeling scored, with Burns assisting both Stewart and Keeling. Lauren Lucero provided an assist on Burns' goal.
UTSA earned a 3-1 victory against Temple on Thursday. Zoe May leads UTSA with five goals, followed by Michelle Polo with four.
Team Scoring Highlights
- UAB has had 13 different goal scorers this season, combining for a total of 33 goals.
- Mia Leath scored her first collegiate goal on August 17 at ETSU.
- Ava Mills scored her second career goal early in the season.
"The Blazers lead the all-time series 4-2-4 with the last match ending in a 1-1 draw."
Lailah Stewart, Abbey Burns, and Caitlin Keeling have been critical contributors this season with both goals and assists.
Game Information
- Location: Lakewood Ranch, Florida
- Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
- Coverage: TV Network and live stats available
Author’s summary: UAB women's soccer, seeded fourth, faces a challenging postseason opening against UTSA as both teams prepare to compete after solid regular seasons and recent strong performances.