The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s soccer team got several late shots, but couldn’t crack the net, falling 7-0 to UAB Friday night at the West Campus Field. UTC drops to 1-7 on the year and the Blazers get their third win of the season to improve to 3-5.
“We didn’t create chances in the first half,” UTC head coach JD Kyzer said. “We talked about it at halftime and did much better in the second half.”
All four of Chattanooga’s shots came in the second half with senior Crystal Mackezk (Columbia, Tenn.) making two.
One shot was a free kick following a foul from about 25 yards out that was pushed over the top of the net by the UAB keeper for one of her three saves on the night.
The Blazers scored three goals in the first half, getting started in the 16th minute on Johanna Liney’s first of two goals on the night. Her second came in the 82nd minute off an assist from Paige Hanks. The two then switched roles with Hanks scoring her first goal of the season off an assist from Liney for the final 7-0 margin.
“They were a really good team,” UTC head coach JD Kyzer said of the Blazers. “They were athletic and tactical. They’re a very talented team.”
Chattanooga’s Amanda Ortiz (Arlington, Tenn.) and Clare Latham (Cordova, Tenn.) each got off a shot for the Mocs with both on goal. Freshman keeper Hannah Dunn (Cookeville, Tenn.) recorded seven saves on the night, playing all 90 minutes in the net.
The Mocs return to Finley Stadium Wednesday night to begin a four-game home stand. UTC will host Alabama A&M at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE.