The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Blazers Shut Out FIU 2-0 on Senior Night
10/29/2025 10:03:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB men's soccer team (5-7-2, 2-4-1 American) closed out its home schedule in style on Wednesday night, earning a 2-0 victory over Florida International (6-8-2, 4-4) at PNC Field.
After a scoreless first half, the Blazers came alive in the second, striking twice in a 13-minute span to secure their second conference win of the season.
Senior Alan Melendez broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, finishing off a well-worked play assisted by Ole Jessen and Gael Zackrisson. The goal marked Melendez's second of the season and gave UAB the momentum they needed.
Lucas Nordin doubled the advantage in the 82nd minute, slotting home his first career goal off another assist from Zackrisson.
Goalkeeper Francisco Ranieri continued his strong run of form, recording three saves in route to his third clean sheet of the year.
The Blazers held a narrow 51% possession advantage and edged FIU in corners (4-3), while both sides tallied three shots on goal.
UAB will now turn its attention to its regular-season finale on the road as it looks to continue building momentum for the postseason push. UAB is on the road at Temple on Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m.
