The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics

Men’s Soccer Falls at Gardner-Webb
10/22/2024 8:48:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – UAB men's soccer (4-5-4, 1-3-1 AAC) fell on the road at Gardner-Webb (8-3-2, 3-0-1 Big South) by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday night. The Runnin' Bulldogs outshot the Blazers 25-9 on the night.
The Blazers jumped out to a first half lead as Alan Melendez headed home a corner kick from Simon Helt in the 25th minute to give UAB a 1-0 lead.
UAB added to its lead early in the second half as Gui Gragnano scored his second goal of the season in the 51st minute to give the Blazers a 2-0 advantage.
The Runnin' Bulldogs pulled one back in the 63rd minute as Lucas Gonzalez got GWU on the board, but they were not done there. Gardner-Webb then leveled the match at 2-2 in the 79th minute.
In the 85th minute, a foul in the box gave GWU a penalty kick and Lucas Mauro was able to convert to complete the comeback.
UP NEXT
The Blazers will travel to Charlotte to take on the 49ers on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for all UAB Men's Soccer home matches are available here.
GOLD CARD
The best way to catch all the action is by purchasing a Gold Card. Season tickets for all three sports can be purchased with the 2024-25 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for women's soccer, men's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, baseball, and softball.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team, follow @UAB_MSOC on Twitter and Instagram.
The Blazers jumped out to a first half lead as Alan Melendez headed home a corner kick from Simon Helt in the 25th minute to give UAB a 1-0 lead.
UAB added to its lead early in the second half as Gui Gragnano scored his second goal of the season in the 51st minute to give the Blazers a 2-0 advantage.
The Runnin' Bulldogs pulled one back in the 63rd minute as Lucas Gonzalez got GWU on the board, but they were not done there. Gardner-Webb then leveled the match at 2-2 in the 79th minute.
In the 85th minute, a foul in the box gave GWU a penalty kick and Lucas Mauro was able to convert to complete the comeback.
UP NEXT
The Blazers will travel to Charlotte to take on the 49ers on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for all UAB Men's Soccer home matches are available here.
GOLD CARD
The best way to catch all the action is by purchasing a Gold Card. Season tickets for all three sports can be purchased with the 2024-25 Gold Card. The Gold Card will allow you to gain access to all home events for women's soccer, men's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, baseball, and softball.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's soccer team, follow @UAB_MSOC on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
UAB
GWU
Goals
2
3
Shots
9
25
Shots on Goal
6
9
Saves
6
4
Corners
3
5
Fouls
13
8
Scoring Plays

Alan Melendez (1)
Assisted By: Simon Helt
GOAL by UAB Melendez, Alan Assist by Helt, Simon.
24:02

Gui Gragnano (2)
GOAL by UAB Gragnano, Gui.
50:42

Lucas Gonzalez (1)
GOAL by GWU Gonzalez, Lucas.
62:53

Jalen Moore (2)
Assisted By: Caio Hughes
GOAL by GWU Moore, Jalen Assist by Hughes, Caio.
78:54

Lucas Mauro (3)
GWU Lucas Mauro PENALTY KICK GOAL.
84:41
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