BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team opened the 2021 spring season with a 1-1 tie with cross-town rival UAB Thursday night at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.
 
UAB is now 3-2-1 on the season, while Samford has a mark of 0-0-1.
 
KEY PLAYS

• UAB took the lead in the sixth minute of the match on a goal by Kassandra Daniel.
• Samford's Taylor Yount knotted the score with a goal in the 48^th minute.

 
FROM THE BOX SCORE

• Samford goalkeeper Morgan McAslan had three saves, allowing just the one goal.
• UAB's Anika Toth saved five shots, also allowing one goal.
• Samford took 18 shots, including six shots on goal.
• UAB had 15 shots, with four of those being on goal.

 
SCORING SUMMARY

• UAB's Kassandra Daniel scored off an assist by Laura Zemberyova in the sixth minute: UAB 1, Samford 0.
• Samford's Taylor Yount scored off an assist from Kylie Gazza in the 48^th minute: Samford 1, UAB 1.

 
LOOKING AHEAD

• Samford will travel to Oxford, Miss, to take on the Ole Miss Rebels next Thursday, Feb. 25. The game is set for a 6 p.m. start.