The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, August 24
Stockton, Calif.
9:30 p.m.
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University of the Pacific
1-0-0
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UAB
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Pacific
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Blazers Drop Heartbreaker On Opening Night At Pacific
8/25/2018 12:11:00 AM | Men's Soccer
STOCKTON, Calif. – After holding the (RV) University of the Pacific scoreless for 89:49 minutes, the Tigers scored two goals in less than 10 minutes to come from behind and defeat the UAB men's soccer team 2-1 on Friday night.
Louis-Etienne Nzonza put the Blazers on the board in the 26th minute as the freshman forward netted his first career goal to give UAB a 1-0 lead.
The Blazers would not allow a single Tiger shot on goal until the final minute, when Camden Riley tied the match at one with an unassisted goal with 11 seconds remaining in regulation.
In the 96th minute, Mamoru Kamisasanuki nailed a shot into the back of the net from the right wing for the golden goal as the Tigers claimed the opening night match.
"I thought we were really good tonight and deserved to win," head coach Mike Getman said. "Pacific only had once chance in the second half when it got the goal to tie it up. I was proud of how hard we played against a top-25 team on the road."
The Blazers were out shot by the Tigers 14-9, but led in shots on goal with six to Pacific's three.
Freshmen Nzonza and Blake White led the Blazers in shots on goal as each had two apiece.
UAB wraps up its West Coast swing Sunday night when it takes on Santa Clara. Kickoff between the Blazers and the Broncos is slated for 9:30 p.m. CST.
Fans can receive access to every home men's soccer, women's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, baseball and softball game for the entire 2018-19 season by purchasing a Gold Card. Contact the UAB Ticket Office's website or call them at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_MSoc) or on Instagram (UAB_MSoc).
Louis-Etienne Nzonza put the Blazers on the board in the 26th minute as the freshman forward netted his first career goal to give UAB a 1-0 lead.
The Blazers would not allow a single Tiger shot on goal until the final minute, when Camden Riley tied the match at one with an unassisted goal with 11 seconds remaining in regulation.
In the 96th minute, Mamoru Kamisasanuki nailed a shot into the back of the net from the right wing for the golden goal as the Tigers claimed the opening night match.
"I thought we were really good tonight and deserved to win," head coach Mike Getman said. "Pacific only had once chance in the second half when it got the goal to tie it up. I was proud of how hard we played against a top-25 team on the road."
The Blazers were out shot by the Tigers 14-9, but led in shots on goal with six to Pacific's three.
Freshmen Nzonza and Blake White led the Blazers in shots on goal as each had two apiece.
UAB wraps up its West Coast swing Sunday night when it takes on Santa Clara. Kickoff between the Blazers and the Broncos is slated for 9:30 p.m. CST.
Fans can receive access to every home men's soccer, women's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, baseball and softball game for the entire 2018-19 season by purchasing a Gold Card. Contact the UAB Ticket Office's website or call them at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_MSoc) or on Instagram (UAB_MSoc).
Team Stats
UAB
PAC
Goals
1
2
Shots
9
14
Shots on Goal
6
3
Saves
1
5
Corners
4
6
Fouls
15
11
Scoring Plays
Louis-Etienn Nzonza (1)
Assisted By: (unassisted)
Eight scored on a breakaway. Shot to the center of the goal.
26:00
Camden Riley (1)
Assisted By: (unassisted)
Scored on a rebound off the penalty.
89:49
Mamoru Kamisasanuki (11)
Assisted By: (unassisted)
Scores following a run down the right wing. Shot tucked into the corner beyond the keeper.
98:43
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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