UAB Blanks Temple With Late Winning Goal
Humphrey Doh scored in the 84th minute to lead the Blazers to a 1-0 victory.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Soccer
The UAB men's soccer team secured a narrow 1-0 win against Temple. Humphrey Doh broke the scoreless tie with a decisive goal in the 84th minute of play.
Why it matters
The win provides a critical result for the Blazers as they continue their competitive season schedule. The team successfully maintained their defensive discipline to prevent a Temple response after taking the lead.
Blazers goalkeeper Gavin Atkinson recorded four saves to preserve the shutout. UAB controlled the first half with seven total shots and three on target.
The players
UAB
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the home team and educational institution sponsoring the soccer program.
Temple
Temple University is the visiting athletic program that competed against the Blazers in this matchup.
Humphrey Doh
He is a student-athlete for the UAB soccer team who recorded the winning goal.
Gavin Atkinson
He serves as the goalkeeper for the UAB soccer team and recorded four saves in the win.
The details
Despite heavy pressure from Temple in the second half, which included four shots and four corner kicks, the UAB defense held firm. Offensive efforts were led by Quint Van Roij and Lukas Stefaner, who each recorded two shots during the match.
Timeline
The men's soccer match between Temple and UAB took place on October 23, 2026.
Humphrey Doh scored the winning goal in the 84th minute.
Season Trajectory
This victory improves the team's standing as they navigate the middle portion of the 2026 men's soccer season standings. Securing points in tight matches is essential for maintaining a viable path toward postseason contention.
The result secures a win for the Blazers and denies Temple any points in the conference table. Eight Temple players were active for the full 90 minutes, highlighting the physical intensity of the defensive battle throughout the match.
The takeaway
Tight defensive games are often decided by late-match offensive adjustments. Spectators can note that maintaining high save counts, like the four stops by the keeper, is a reliable indicator of success in low-scoring conference play.
Further reading
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