Thursday, August 20
Birmingham, AL
7:00 PM
Lipscomb University
0-0-1, 0-0-0
1
at
1
UAB
0-0-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| UAB | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Men's Soccer Earns Opening Night Result at UAB
8/20/2026 10:28:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Lipscomb (0-0-1, 0-0-0) ended in a 1–1 draw against UAB (0-0-1, 0-0-0) on Thursday evening at PNC Field. Lipscomb's lone goal came in the second half, matching UAB's equalizer to secure the tie.
FIRST HALF
- UAB's Alan Melendez attempted an early shot in the 2nd minute, but it went high and wide.
- Lipscomb's Alejandro Valcarce Marin had a shot off target in the 11th minute following a corner kick opportunity.
- In the 23rd minute, James Sasere's shot for Lipscomb marked the first attempt on goal in a half dominated by fouls.
- The first period concluded with a flurry of yellow cards, as Lipscomb received multiple cautions, and both teams were unable to score, leaving the score tied at 0–0 heading into the break.
SECOND HALF
- Mateo Secaira opened the scoring for the Bisons at 49:09 with an assist from Patrick Walz, giving the visitors a 1–0 lead.
- UAB's Lucas Nordin tested the Bisons' goalkeeper with a shot at 50:39, but Alex Kara made the save to maintain the lead.
- UAB equalized at 70:34 when Lucas Nordin scored, assisted by Gael Zackrisson, leveling the score at 1–1.
- The period ended with the score tied 1–1, as both teams struggled to find the decisive goal.
Secaira scored the only goal for the Bisons, converting his sole shot on target and his first shot of the season. Walz contributed to the team's efforts by recording an assist. Kara, in goal, made one save across 90 minutes while facing 15 shots, conceding just one.
UP NEXT
The Bisons will head to Louisville on Thursday, Aug. 27 for a 5 p.m. CT kickoff.
FIRST HALF
- UAB's Alan Melendez attempted an early shot in the 2nd minute, but it went high and wide.
- Lipscomb's Alejandro Valcarce Marin had a shot off target in the 11th minute following a corner kick opportunity.
- In the 23rd minute, James Sasere's shot for Lipscomb marked the first attempt on goal in a half dominated by fouls.
- The first period concluded with a flurry of yellow cards, as Lipscomb received multiple cautions, and both teams were unable to score, leaving the score tied at 0–0 heading into the break.
SECOND HALF
- Mateo Secaira opened the scoring for the Bisons at 49:09 with an assist from Patrick Walz, giving the visitors a 1–0 lead.
- UAB's Lucas Nordin tested the Bisons' goalkeeper with a shot at 50:39, but Alex Kara made the save to maintain the lead.
- UAB equalized at 70:34 when Lucas Nordin scored, assisted by Gael Zackrisson, leveling the score at 1–1.
- The period ended with the score tied 1–1, as both teams struggled to find the decisive goal.
Secaira scored the only goal for the Bisons, converting his sole shot on target and his first shot of the season. Walz contributed to the team's efforts by recording an assist. Kara, in goal, made one save across 90 minutes while facing 15 shots, conceding just one.
UP NEXT
The Bisons will head to Louisville on Thursday, Aug. 27 for a 5 p.m. CT kickoff.
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's SoccerTeam Stats
LIP
UAB
Goals
1
1
Shots
6
15
Shots on Goal
1
2
Saves
1
0
Corners
4
4
Fouls
11
11
Scoring Plays
Mateo Secaira (1)
Assisted By: Patrick Walz
GOAL by LIP Secaira, Mateo Assist by Walz, Patrick.
49:09
Lucas Nordin (1)
Assisted By: Gael Zackrisson
GOAL by UAB Nordin, Lucas Assist by Zackrisson, Gael.
70:34
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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