SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State beat UAB 2-0 on Wednesday night, keeping its share of first place in the American Conference headed into the final weekend.
Joey Dawson opened the scoring in the 33rd minute off an assist from Martin Gasztos, and Victor Wachowicz doubled the lead in the 70th minute off an assist from Daniel Souza.
UAB (5-4-5, 2-2-3 American) managed five shots to Missouri State’s five, while the Bears held a 5-3 edge in corner kicks. The Blazers entered the match sixth in the conference standings.
UAB returns home Sunday to face Florida Atlantic at 6 p.m. at PNC Field on Senior Night.