Alabama Opens SEC Play at Texas, Against Tennessee

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the first time on the pitch, the Alabama soccer team (7-2) and No. 11 Texas (7-0-1) will meet as Southeastern Conference foes as the two programs open conference play in a head-to-head battle at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday. The Tide returns home Sunday to face Tennessee in UA's SEC home opener at 6 p.m. at the Alabama Soccer Stadium.

At Texas

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Austin, Texas
Venue: Mike A. Myers Stadium and Soccer Field
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Vs. Tennessee

Date: Sunday, Sept. 22
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Venue: Alabama Soccer Stadium
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Alabama Home Game Promotions

The first 1,000 fans in attendance at Tide's home game against Tennessee will receive a free Alabama soccer scarf
Fans can also enjoy a $1 hot dog while at the game
All SEC home games will serve as Greek Point Night for Alabama fraternities and sororities

Game Notes

Alabama is coming off a commanding 4-0 win over Louisiana Tech last week
The Tide dominated the game, outshooting the Bulldogs 40-2 in the match and claiming the program's fourth shutout of the season
UA has scored two or more goals in six games this year and enters Thursday's SEC opener as one of the top offenses in the country
The Tide ranks 10th nationally in both goals (26) and points (74), in addition to ranking 15th in goal differential and 21st in scoring offense (21 goals per game)
On the defensive side of the ball, UA has held four teams to shutouts, including Louisiana Tech in the last outing
This season, Alabama has outpaced its opponents in goals (26-8), shots (168-78), shots on goal (70-31) and corner kicks (60-28)
Twelve Alabama players have found the back of the net this season, led by Gianna Paul (7), who tallied back-to-back multi-goal performances against Chattanooga (2 goals) and Florida Atlantic (2 goals)
Nadia Ramadan ranks second on the team with four goals, while Nedya Sawan holds a team-leading four assists this season
Alabama is looking for its first win against Texas as the Longhorns hold a 4-0 advantage in the all-time series, with the last meeting occurring during the 2000 season
The Longhorns are undefeated this year with a 7-0-1 record, ranking the team 11th nationally in the United Soccer Coaches poll
Tennessee holds a 5-1-1 record and is on a two-game winning streak, defeating Florida Atlantic (W, 2-0) and then-No. 5 Memphis (W, 1-0)
Alabama has won the last three meetings against the Lady Vols, with the last meeting resulting in a 4-2 road win for the Tide in 2022

University of Alabama Athletics

Alabama Opens SEC Play at Texas, Against Tennessee

At Texas

Vs. Tennessee

Alabama Home Game Promotions

Game Notes

Players Mentioned

Gianna Paul

Nadia Ramadan

Nedya Sawan

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