Thursday, September 26
Houston, TX
6:05 p.m.
Rice University
8-2-1, 2-1-0
2
vs
1
UAB
4-3-2, 1-1-1
1
2
F
UAB
0
1
1
Rice
2
0
2
Owls Defeat UAB as Chancey Extends Goal-Scoring Streak
9/26/2024 9:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HOUSTON – The Rice soccer team used two first-half goals to keep their home unbeaten streak intact, defeating UAB 2-1 Thursday night at Holloway Field. With the win, Rice moves to 8-2-1 (2-1 AAC) on the season, remaining unbeaten at home (8-0-1), while UAB falls to 4-3-2 (1-1-1 AAC).
How It Happened
Both offenses were slow to get rolling, with the first shot of the match coming just past the 25-minute mark from Allie Love. Three minutes later, the Owls broke through, with Leah Chancey connecting on her seventh goal of the season off passes from Camille Quarterman and Taylor Rish. It wasn't long before Rice found the back of the net once again, with Quarterman finding Rish to double up the Owls' lead 2-0 in the 38th minute. Rice held the 2-0 lead at the half.
UAB quickly found a groove to open the second half, with the Blazers rattling off a shot in the opening minute, but Faith Hutchins was there to make the save. The Owls had several chances over the next couple of minutes, but the UAB defense held. The Blazers later capitalized on a breakaway chance to cut the deficit in half in the 77th minute. Rice was able to hold on the rest of the way, with the defense making key stops to take the 2-1 win.
Post-Match Reaction: Head Coach Brian Lee
"For long spells, we played the best attacking soccer of the year and scored two great goals. If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a forward in the band. Tonight that forward was Taylor Rish."
Scoring Summary
28:25 – RICE – Goal by Leah Chancey (7), assisted by Camille Quarterman, Taylor Rish
37:06 – RICE – Goal by Taylor Rish (1), assisted by Camille Quarterman
76:25 – UAB – Goal by Jette Zimmer, assisted by Louise Larson, Kendall Page
Quick Hits
Rice out-shot UAB 13-8 and 5-3 in shots on goal.
The Owls and Blazers were even at 4-4 in corner kicks.
Chancey scored her team-leading seventh goal of the season.
She extends her goal-scoring streak to six matches, one match away from tying the program record.
Chancey has also scored in seven of the last eight matches.
Rish scored her first goal and fourth assist of the season.
Quarterman recorded her second and third assists of the season.
Hutchins made two saves in goal while earning her eighth win of the season.
The Owls extended their home unbeaten streak to nine matches (8-0-1), tying the longest home unbeaten streak to open a season in program history.
Rice's nine-match unbeaten streak is also tied for the fifth-longest home unbeaten streak in program history.
Rice is now 11-6-1 all-time against UAB.
Up Next
The Owls head out to San Antonio on Sunday afternoon to face UTSA.
How It Happened
Both offenses were slow to get rolling, with the first shot of the match coming just past the 25-minute mark from Allie Love. Three minutes later, the Owls broke through, with Leah Chancey connecting on her seventh goal of the season off passes from Camille Quarterman and Taylor Rish. It wasn't long before Rice found the back of the net once again, with Quarterman finding Rish to double up the Owls' lead 2-0 in the 38th minute. Rice held the 2-0 lead at the half.
UAB quickly found a groove to open the second half, with the Blazers rattling off a shot in the opening minute, but Faith Hutchins was there to make the save. The Owls had several chances over the next couple of minutes, but the UAB defense held. The Blazers later capitalized on a breakaway chance to cut the deficit in half in the 77th minute. Rice was able to hold on the rest of the way, with the defense making key stops to take the 2-1 win.
Post-Match Reaction: Head Coach Brian Lee
"For long spells, we played the best attacking soccer of the year and scored two great goals. If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a forward in the band. Tonight that forward was Taylor Rish."
Scoring Summary
28:25 – RICE – Goal by Leah Chancey (7), assisted by Camille Quarterman, Taylor Rish
37:06 – RICE – Goal by Taylor Rish (1), assisted by Camille Quarterman
76:25 – UAB – Goal by Jette Zimmer, assisted by Louise Larson, Kendall Page
Quick Hits
Rice out-shot UAB 13-8 and 5-3 in shots on goal.
The Owls and Blazers were even at 4-4 in corner kicks.
Chancey scored her team-leading seventh goal of the season.
She extends her goal-scoring streak to six matches, one match away from tying the program record.
Chancey has also scored in seven of the last eight matches.
Rish scored her first goal and fourth assist of the season.
Quarterman recorded her second and third assists of the season.
Hutchins made two saves in goal while earning her eighth win of the season.
The Owls extended their home unbeaten streak to nine matches (8-0-1), tying the longest home unbeaten streak to open a season in program history.
Rice's nine-match unbeaten streak is also tied for the fifth-longest home unbeaten streak in program history.
Rice is now 11-6-1 all-time against UAB.
Up Next
The Owls head out to San Antonio on Sunday afternoon to face UTSA.
Team Stats
UAB
RICE
Goals
1
2
Shots
8
13
Shots on Goal
3
5
Saves
3
2
Corners
4
4
Fouls
11
15
Scoring Plays
Leah Chancey (7)
Assisted By: Camille Quarterman , Taylor Rish
GOAL by RICE Chancey, Leah Assist by Quarterman, Camille and Rish, Taylor.
28:25
Taylor Rish (1)
Assisted By: Camille Quarterman
GOAL by RICE Rish, Taylor Assist by Quarterman, Camille.
37:06
Jette Zimmer (1)
Assisted By: Louise Larson , Kendall Page
GOAL by UAB Zimmer, Jette Assist by Larson, Louise and Page, Kendall.
76:25
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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