The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Sunday, October 26
Birmingham, Ala.
11 a.m.
UAB
6-5-6, 3-3-3
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South Florida
7-8-2, 3-4-2
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2
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South Fla.
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UAB
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Blazers Edge South Florida 3-2 on Senior Day
10/26/2025 2:04:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer (6-5-6, 3-3-3) earned a win in a thrilling fashion Sunday afternoon, edging South Florida (7-8-2, 3-4-2) 3-2 at PNC Field behind a last-minute winner from Sydney Bolinger.
South Florida struck first just six minutes in when Sadie Sider-Echenberg converted a penalty kick to give the Bulls an early advantage. The Blazers responded quickly when Avery Berryman netted the equalizer in the 11th minute off an assist from Lauren Lucero, tying the match 1-1 heading into halftime.
UAB controlled possession throughout, outshooting the Bulls 24-10 and holding a 57% possession edge. The pressure paid off in the second half when Lailah Stewart put UAB ahead 2-1 in the 66th minute, again set up by Lucero for her second assist of the day.
South Florida refused to fold, equalizing in the 86th minute through Selma Astrom, assisted by Linnea Nestor, to make it 2-2. But UAB's persistence was rewarded in the dying moments when Bolinger delivered the decisive goal in the 90thminute, her first of the season, off a setup from Abbey Burns.
Goalkeeper Leah Parsons earned the win with two saves, while South Florida's Leire Herraez Gallach made 12 stops to keep the Bulls close.
Up next, the Blazers travel North Texas on Thursday, October 30 to close out the regular season. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. 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.
South Florida struck first just six minutes in when Sadie Sider-Echenberg converted a penalty kick to give the Bulls an early advantage. The Blazers responded quickly when Avery Berryman netted the equalizer in the 11th minute off an assist from Lauren Lucero, tying the match 1-1 heading into halftime.
UAB controlled possession throughout, outshooting the Bulls 24-10 and holding a 57% possession edge. The pressure paid off in the second half when Lailah Stewart put UAB ahead 2-1 in the 66th minute, again set up by Lucero for her second assist of the day.
South Florida refused to fold, equalizing in the 86th minute through Selma Astrom, assisted by Linnea Nestor, to make it 2-2. But UAB's persistence was rewarded in the dying moments when Bolinger delivered the decisive goal in the 90thminute, her first of the season, off a setup from Abbey Burns.
Goalkeeper Leah Parsons earned the win with two saves, while South Florida's Leire Herraez Gallach made 12 stops to keep the Bulls close.
Up next, the Blazers travel North Texas on Thursday, October 30 to close out the regular season. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. 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
USF
UAB
Goals
2
3
Shots
10
24
Shots on Goal
4
15
Saves
12
2
Corners
4
4
Fouls
16
9
Scoring Plays
Sadie Sider-Echenberg (4)
USF Sadie Sider-Echenberg PENALTY KICK GOAL.
06:24
Avery Berryman (5)
Assisted By: Lauren Lucero
GOAL by UAB Berryman, Avery Assist by Lucero, Lauren.
10:24
Lailah Stewart (6)
Assisted By: Lauren Lucero
GOAL by UAB Stewart, Lailah Assist by Lucero, Lauren.
65:48
Selma Åström (2)
Assisted By: Linnea Nestor
GOAL by USF Åström, Selma Assist by Nestor, Linnea.
85:49
Sydney Bolinger (1)
Assisted By: Abbey Burns
GOAL by UAB Bolinger, Sydney Assist by Burns, Abbey.
89:42
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
7
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
2
Players Mentioned
Forward
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Midfielder
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Goalkeeper
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