Abilene Christian
9-2-8, 4-0-3
North Alabama
7-5-7, 4-2-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ala. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abilene Christian | 1 | 1 | 2 |
11/11/2026 10:13:00 PM | Women's Soccer
CONWAY, Ark. — Abilene Christian soccer defeated North Alabama 2-0 on Wednesday in the UAC Tournament semifinals, withstanding a late UNA second-half attack to preserve its two-goal lead. The Wildcats scored once in each half and recorded a shutout despite the Lions holding a 12-10 edge in shots.
Addison Briscoe created ACU's first two shots before UNA recorded its first attempt in the 17th minute. The two teams stayed deadlocked before Briscoe scored in the 26th minute to put the Wildcats ahead 1-0.
The Wildcats continued their attack with attempts from Briscoe and Kafero-Roberts, but took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
With the Cats protecting a 1-0 lead, Bella Medrano saved UNA shots in the 49th, 54th and 64th minutes as the visitors pushed for an equalizer. However, the Wildcats scored an insurance goal in the 79th minute off a corner kick and a Jenna Verplancke volley, bringing the score to 2-0.
This was Verplancke's first career goal and gives the Wildcats their 14th unique goalscorer of the season. Briscoe's goal brought her season total to 10, the most by a Wildcat since Chayse Thorn's 14 in the 2023 season.
The Lions generated another stretch of pressure with 10 minutes left, including forcing a Medrano save, three more shots and a corner kick, but the Wildcats kept the shutout intact and closed out the 2-0 win.
Briscoe scored the game-winning goal and led Abilene Christian with four shots, including two on goal. Verplancke added a goal on two shots. Medrano played all 90 minutes in goal, made four saves and finished with a shutout, her seventh of the season.
UP NEXT
The Wildcats will take on Eastern Kentucky, who defeated Tarleton State 3-2 in penalty kicks in the semifinals. The Wildcats faced the Colonels in Abilene this season, where the two teams tied 1-1.
In the only meeting this season, ACU's goal was scored by Raelin Miller in the 55th minute before Eastern Kentucky tied the game in the 75th minute.
The conference tournament final will kick off at 7 p.m. CT in Conway, Arkansas, streaming on ESPN+.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Addison Briscoe (10)
GOAL by ACU Briscoe, Addison.
25:57
Jenna Verplancke (1)
GOAL by ACU Verplancke, Jenna.
78:30
