FLORENCE, Ala. (October 29, 2026) – The University of North Alabama women's soccer team held a scoreless draw against Austin Peay on Thursday for its pink out game at Bank Independent Stadium.

North Alabama (6-4-6, 3-3-3 UAC) had 18 shots for the game coupled with nine corners. Junior midfielder Emerson Nieroda had four shots with two on target to lead the Lions with former Governor Alana Owens tallying three shots with two on target, as well.

Austin Peay (2-13-3, 1-6-2 UAC) clinched its spot in the United Athletic Conference Postseason Tournament after the draw and a West Georgia loss to EKU tonight. The Governors had half their shots on goal, which were all wiped away by starting Lion keeper Emily Dorfman.

The last three contests between the two sides were all decided by a score of 2-1 in favor of the Lions. North Alabama had not dropped or tied a match to APSU since a visit to Clarksville in 2024.

After tonight's result, head coach Chris Walker sits one win away from the all-time winningest mark as UNA head coach at 112 wins. He has the opportunity to achieve that goal against West Georgia on Sunday for Senior Day to surpass Graham Winkworth all-time.

The UAC tournament is all solidified with EKU, North Alabama and Austin Peay from the UAC Blue Division; Tarleton State, Abilene Christian and Central Arkansas claimed the three spots in the UAC Red Division. 

After Eastern Kentucky clinched the first seed tonight, the Lions are locked in the second seed in the Blue Division. The team plays the Red Division's third seed which currently sits as site host Central Arkansas. However, the decision could come down to points with leader Tarleton State (18), Abilene Christian (17) and Central Arkansas (15). The Bears play at Tarleton State to close the regular season. 

Eighteen Lions found playing time Thursday night. Four Lions competed full time in Dorfman, Gracie Tyrrell, Adelyn Speight and Lilly Ford. Junior forward Anna Fugarino led the reserves with 46 minutes of action, with captain Charlotte Sobotka close behind at 40 minutes. 

North Alabama closes the regular season on Senior Sunday against West Georgia on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. at Bank Independent Stadium.

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