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Burns Earns AAC Honorable Mention
8/26/2024 12:56:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer had a player notch a weekly honor, as officials from the league office announced on Monday that Abbey Burns earned honorable mention.
Burns, a junior midfielder, played a huge role in helping UAB tie 3-3 at Samford. The Bulldogs were the first on the board with a goal in the 14th minute, but Burns was able to equalize the match with her second goal of the season in the 25th minute.
As the first half was closing out in the 38th minute, Burns netted her second goal of the game and third goal this season to put the Blazers up 2-1 heading into halftime.
Samford was able to tie the match up 2-2 in the 79th minute, followed by another goal in the in the 83rd minute to take the lead 3-2.
A little over a minute later, Sydney Bolinger tied the match 3-3 with an assist from Maia Sirota. The goal marked Bolinger's first collegiate goal and Sirota's second assist of the season.
Up next, the Blazers will be back at PNC Field against Troy on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. CT.
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Burns, a junior midfielder, played a huge role in helping UAB tie 3-3 at Samford. The Bulldogs were the first on the board with a goal in the 14th minute, but Burns was able to equalize the match with her second goal of the season in the 25th minute.
As the first half was closing out in the 38th minute, Burns netted her second goal of the game and third goal this season to put the Blazers up 2-1 heading into halftime.
Samford was able to tie the match up 2-2 in the 79th minute, followed by another goal in the in the 83rd minute to take the lead 3-2.
A little over a minute later, Sydney Bolinger tied the match 3-3 with an assist from Maia Sirota. The goal marked Bolinger's first collegiate goal and Sirota's second assist of the season.
Up next, the Blazers will be back at PNC Field against Troy on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. CT.
GOLD CARD
Women's Soccer season tickets are available for $65 by purchasing 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, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for American Athletic Conference or NCAA Championship events.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to 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 compete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on Twitter and Instagram.
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