A Night of Offensive Firepower
The Knights took the field at the UCF Soccer Complex on a crisp evening in Orlando, ready to defend their home turf against a determined UAB side.
Just 27 seconds after kickoff, Naomi Clark found the back of the net, sending a swift shot past Leah Parsons in goal and putting UCF ahead 1-0.
UAB answered quickly, with Lauren Lucero equalizing in the 14th minute, leveling the score at 1-1 and shifting early momentum.
The second half saw a dramatic turn, as Clark struck again in the 71st minute to restore the lead, and completed her hat trick just eight minutes later, extending UCF's advantage to 3-1.
UCF's attacking intensity was reflected in the shot count, outproducing UAB 17-5 overall and enjoying a 7-2 edge in shots on goal, while Parsons made four saves to keep the visitors within striking distance.
Looking ahead, UAB will host Auburn on Thursday, September 3, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. CT, aiming to rebound from a challenging performance.