Alabama
2-0-0, 0-0-0
Chattanooga
1-1-0, 0-0-0
Paul Lifts Alabama to 1-0 Victory over Chattanooga
8/17/2025 9:12:00 PM | Soccer
Gianna Paul scored the game-winning goal in the opening eight minutes of action against the Mocs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –– A goal from Gianna Paul in the opening eight minutes of action propelled the Crimson Tide (2-0-0) to its second victory of the season and first at home as Alabama claimed a 1-0 win over Chattanooga (1-1-0) Sunday.
Paul challenged a ball played back to the Mocs’ goalkeeper, winning it off Caroline Ekern for the tap in.
Gallery: 08-17-25 WSO Chattanooga
From Wes Hart
Not our best soccer tonight, but we will take the win and move on. We pride ourselves on energy, work, activity, etc., but tonight we looked a little bit flat from the opening whistle. Credit to Chattanooga though, they made it hard on us.
“I thought the crowd tonight was fantastic! It was so great seeing the stands packed for our home opener. We will certainly need them on Thursday when we host Michigan.”
How It Happened
- Paul scored her second goal of the season, in as many games, with less than eight minutes coming off the clock
- The UA senior would chase a ball back towards net, before winning the trapped ball from Ekern
- Paul continued her pursuit, tapping the ball in uncontested on the back post
- Alabama would continue to dominate the game, pacing the Mocs 26-5 in overall shots and 10-0 in shots on frame
- Paul and Nadia Ramadan would tally five shots apiece during the game
- Paul is now tied for second in school history for career goals with 30 and ranks third in career points with 68
Next
- Alabama will host Michigan on Thursday in a 7 p.m. CT match
- The game at the Alabama Soccer Stadium will air on SEC Network+
Team Stats
Gianna Paul (2)
GOAL by UA Paul, Gianna.
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