Soccer drops 1-0 decision to Abilene Christian

FLORENCE, Ala. (October 8, 2026) – The University of North Alabama women's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Abilene Christian on Thursday night in the second all-time game at the newly-opened Bank Independent Stadium. North Alabama (5-3-3, 2-2-0 UAC) outshot the Wildcats 16-15 tonight with seven shots on goal, six that came from Gracie Tyrrell, Anna Fugarino and Meg Welsh. Abilene Christian (5-2-5, 2-0-2 UAC) stays unbeaten after a penalty kick goal in the 19th minute from Addison Briscoe. The referee, after review, ruled Tyrell got tangled with ACU's Nia Leslie in the box which awarded the PK opportunity....