The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics

Women’s Soccer Takes Down East Carolina 5-2
10/12/2025 4:24:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer (4-4-6, 1-2-3) earned its first conference win of the season with a 5-2 win over East Carolina (5-5-3, 3-2-1) on Sunday afternoon at PNC Field.
The Blazers took a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute when Ava Mills scored off an assist from Avery Berryman. The Green and Gold outshot the Pirates in 9-3 in the first half.
Mia Leath extended the lead early in the second half with a goal assisted by Mills. East Carolina's AJ Mayock scored in the 67th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1, but UAB responded quickly as Lailah Stewart scored in the 76th minute off assists from Sydney Bolinger and Abbey Burns.
Mayock added another goal for ECU in the 80th minute, but Stewart answered just 57 seconds later with her second goal of the afternoon, assisted by Mills. Stewart completed her hat trick in the 88th minute off passes from Burns and Berryman to secure the 5-2 victory.
UAB outshot ECU 17-10 and held a 58-42 edge in possession. Goalkeeper Leah Parsons made three saves, while the Pirates keeper had five.
Up next, the Blazers hit the road to Florida Atlantic on Sunday, October 19. Kickoff is set for noon CT.
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With your help, Blazer Student-Athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to renew your support to UAB Athletics today and for more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
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The Blazers took a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute when Ava Mills scored off an assist from Avery Berryman. The Green and Gold outshot the Pirates in 9-3 in the first half.
Mia Leath extended the lead early in the second half with a goal assisted by Mills. East Carolina's AJ Mayock scored in the 67th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1, but UAB responded quickly as Lailah Stewart scored in the 76th minute off assists from Sydney Bolinger and Abbey Burns.
Mayock added another goal for ECU in the 80th minute, but Stewart answered just 57 seconds later with her second goal of the afternoon, assisted by Mills. Stewart completed her hat trick in the 88th minute off passes from Burns and Berryman to secure the 5-2 victory.
UAB outshot ECU 17-10 and held a 58-42 edge in possession. Goalkeeper Leah Parsons made three saves, while the Pirates keeper had five.
Up next, the Blazers hit the road to Florida Atlantic on Sunday, October 19. Kickoff is set for noon CT.
2025-26 GOLD CARD
The 2025-26 Gold Card is on sale. The 2025-26 Gold Card will get you 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 Conference or NCAA Championship events.
YOUR SUPPORT FUELS SUCCESS!
With your help, Blazer Student-Athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to renew your support to UAB Athletics today and for more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on X and Instagram.
Team Stats
ECU
UAB
Goals
2
5
Shots
10
17
Shots on Goal
5
10
Saves
5
3
Corners
3
4
Fouls
16
13
Scoring Plays

Ava Mills (3)
Assisted By: Avery Berryman
GOAL by UAB Mills, Ava Assist by Berryman, Avery.
36:15

Mia Leath (2)
Assisted By: Ava Mills
GOAL by UAB Leath, Mia Assist by Mills, Ava.
46:21

AJ Mayock (3)
GOAL by ECU Mayock, AJ.
66:28

Lailah Stewart (5)
Assisted By: Sydney Bolinger , Abbey Burns
GOAL by UAB Stewart, Lailah Assist by Bolinger, Sydney and Burns, Abbey.
75:27

AJ Mayock (3)
Assisted By: Mackenna Gregory
GOAL by ECU Mayock, AJ Assist by Gregory, Mackenna.
79:57

Lailah Stewart (5)
Assisted By: Ava Mills
GOAL by UAB Stewart, Lailah Assist by Mills, Ava.
80:54

Lailah Stewart (5)
Assisted By: Abbey Burns , Avery Berryman
GOAL by UAB Stewart, Lailah Assist by Burns, Abbey and Berryman, Avery.
87:57
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