BIRMINGHAM — The UAB men’s soccer team’s 2026 campaign came to a close Sunday, as the Blazers fell 3-2 to Florida Atlantic at PNC Field despite a late two-goal effort from Tony Kim.
Florida Atlantic opened the scoring in the 12th minute to take a 1-0 lead. UAB put five shots on goal during the opening 45 minutes but could not find the equalizer before halftime.
The Owls extended their advantage early in the second half, scoring in the 51st minute before adding another goal in the 65th minute to take a 3-0 lead.
UAB responded with a late surge. Kim converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute to put the Blazers on the board, then struck again just under three minutes later, in the 79th minute, to bring UAB within one.
The Blazers kept pushing for the equalizer in the closing minutes. Their best opportunity came in the final minute, when Ole Jessen’s attempt struck the crossbar.
UAB finished with 15 shots, including six on target, compared with 14 shots and seven on goal for Florida Atlantic.
The Blazers finish the 2026 season with a 5-5-5 overall record and a 2-3-3 mark in American Conference play. Following the match, Lucas Nordin, Lucas Rizzo, Kim, Humphrey Doh, Han Jiwon, Alan Melendez and Sam Roberson were recognized during Senior Night festivities.