Alabama
11-8-1, 4-6-0
Vanderbilt
14-3-1, 7-2-1
Alabama Drops 2-1 Heartbreaker to No. 8 Vanderbilt in SEC Quarterfinals
11/4/2025 3:33:00 PM | Soccer
After going up a goal, UA played with 10 players for 76 minutes of the game against the Commodores
PENSACOLA, Fla. –– After taking an early 1-0 lead against No. 8 Vanderbilt (14-3-1) in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, a red card forced the Alabama soccer team (11-8-1) to play with 10 players for 76 minutes. The Commodores would take advantage of UA’s man-down formation, scoring two goals to take a 2-1 victory.
Nadia Ramadan tallied the opening goal in the 12th minute of the game off a give-and-go with Larkin Thomason. However, less than two minutes later, a red card on goalkeeper Madi Munguia for blocking a goal-scoring opportunity set Olivia Stafford up for Vandy’s tying goal.
The Tide held Commodores at a 1-1 score until the 50th minute when an uncollected shot reached Reagan Pentz for Vanderbilt’s game-winning goal.
Gallery: 11-04-25 WSO vs Vandy SEC Tournament
From Head Coach Wes Hart
“Disappointed with the result today, but could not be prouder of our team’s performance. We came out and dominated the start of the game and scored a great goal to take an early lead. The red card a few minutes later, obviously, changed the game. We made a tactical adjustment and decided to defend in a low block and looked to break out and counterattack. I thought the team executed the game plan extremely well. Despite being down a player, we managed to create a couple big chances, but unfortunately, did not capitalize on them.
“We will take a few days off and rest up and recover for the NCAA Tournament. We will learn our fate next week. I believe we’ve done enough to earn a first-round home game. Excited to make a run.”
How It Happened
- Alabama came out strong, outpacing Vanderbilt 4-0 in shots through the opening 10 minutes of action
- The quick start would pay off as a give-and-go between Nadia Ramadan and Larkin Thomason gave UA a 1-0 advantage as Ramadan tallied her sixth goal of the season
- Just two minutes later, Vandy took advantage of a red card on UA’s goalkeeper for denying a goal-scoring opportunity outside the box
- A free kick from Courtney Jones found the head of Olivia Stafford for the tying goal
- UA would hold Vanderbilt to just one goal until the 50th minute when a shot from Sydney Watts was saved and rebounded towards Regan Pentz for the game-winner
- Despite playing down a player, Alabama trailed by just three shots as Vanderbilt held a 15-12 advantage
- Coralie Lallier made a season-high five saves in the match over 76 minutes of action
- Alabama is the first team this season to score against the Commodores in the opening half
Next
- Alabama will await seeding for the NCAA Tournament
- The women’s selection show will be held Monday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. CT
Team Stats
Nadia Ramadan (6)
Assisted By: Larkin Thomason
GOAL by UA Ramadan, Nadia Assist by Thomason, Larkin.
11:38
Olivia Stafford (5)
Assisted By: Courtney Jones
GOAL by VU Stafford, Olivia Assist by Jones, Courtney.
13:30
Reagan Pentz (2)
Assisted By: Sydney Watts
GOAL by VU Pentz, Reagan Assist by Watts, Sydney.
49:46
