The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB
Temple
Men’s Soccer Preview: Temple
11/1/2025 10:21:00 PM | Men's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA – The UAB men's soccer team (5-7-2, 2-4-1 American) will travel to Temple (1-12-1, 0-7 American) for its final match of the regular season on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. CT.
The Blazers enter the weekend needing a win and some help elsewhere in the standings to qualify for the American Conference Championship. UAB sits just outside the postseason picture with seven points while four teams fight for two spots in Memphis (9 pts), Tulsa (10 pts), and Missouri State (10 pts).
UAB is coming off a statement 2-0 victory over Florida International in its home finale on Wednesday night. The Blazers controlled much of the match and earned their second conference win of the season behind goals from Alan Melendez and Lucas Nordin.
Temple returns home after a tough 7-0 loss at Charlotte last weekend. The Owls have lost eight straight games and only have four total points on the year.
Series History
This will be the fourth all-time meeting between UAB and Temple, with the Owls leading the series 1-0-2. The Owls earned a 1-0 win in last year's matchup in Birmingham.
Common Opponents
Both teams have faced Missouri State, Memphis, Tulsa, Charlotte, FAU, South Florida, and Florida International this season. The Blazers hold a 2-4-1 record against those opponents, while the Owls are 0-7.
Tune Into the Blazers
Sunday's match at Temple will be streamed live on ESPN+, with live statistics available on Statbroadcast.
American Weekly Honors
Oct. 27Rizzo scored two goals in UAB's 3-3 draw at FAU, including a goal in the 82' to tie the game. He scored those two goals in just 22 minutes of playing time, scoring his second and third goals of the season.
Oct. 21
Francisco Ranieri recorded ten saves in a win at No. 17 North Carolina getting his second win of the year. Ranieri was named Goalkeeper of the Week.
Patrick Fagan scored both goals in the win at No. 17 North Carolina. Fagan was named Offensive Player of the Week.
Sept. 29
Mabon recorded five saves in a 4-0 shutout win over Missouri State, he also recorded an assist on a long punt to Tony Kim.
Doh was named as an honorable mention for the week with a top bins goal against Missouri State. He hit a half volley from 35-yards that hit the cross bar and went down into the goal. Danslet scored a goal in UAB's 4-0 win over Missouri State and helped earn the shutout.
Sept. 9
Ole Jessen received the Defensive Player of the Week Honors playing in all 180 minutes on the week, scoring two goals from his outside back position. Humphrey Doh grabbed American Conference honorable mention for his three assists against USC Upstate.
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