Alabama 3, Georgia 0: Tide Soccer Posts Ninth Shutout (2026 Recap)
Final: No. 8 Alabama 3, Georgia 0. Alabama soccer shut out Georgia on Thursday night, Oct. 15, at Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa. Kennedy Garcia, Ashley Roni and Melina Rebimbas scored, and goalkeeper Madi Munguia earned her ninth shutout of the season. The Tide improve to 13-2-0 overall and 6-1-0 in the SEC. Georgia falls to 5-4-5 (2-2-3 SEC).
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It was a bounce-back night. Alabama’s last match was a 1-0 loss at Florida, its first SEC loss of the season.
How did Alabama beat Georgia?
Alabama made its chances count. Georgia outshot the Tide 11-8, but Alabama put 4 shots on goal to Georgia’s 2 and scored on three of them. Two goals came in an eight-minute stretch of the first half, and Rebimbas put the game away five minutes after halftime with a shot from the top of the box into the top right corner.
Three goals ties Alabama’s highest total in SEC play this season. The Tide also scored three in a 3-1 win over Oklahoma on Sept. 27.
Scoring summary
| Time | Goal | Assist | Score (ALA-UGA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25:36 | Kennedy Garcia (5th of season) | Kiley Kukan, Melina Rebimbas | 1-0 |
| 33:04 | Ashley Roni (8th of season) | Trinity Daudu Ihayere | 2-0 |
| 49:30 | Melina Rebimbas (2nd of season) | Unassisted | 3-0 |
Key stats
| Stat | Alabama | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots | 8 | 11 |
| Shots on goal | 4 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Corner kicks | 4 | 5 |
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
Munguia’s ninth shutout leaves her one shy of the program record of 10, set by McKinley Crone in 2022. Rebimbas also picked up her team-leading fifth assist of the year. After the match, head coach Wes Hart said, “I’m just really pleased with our response after the loss” (via RollTide.com).
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama hosts No. 2 Vanderbilt on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. Central at Alabama Soccer Stadium. Tennessee visits next on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Both are home matches, so students can watch in person on campus. RollTide.com links to the ESPN stream and live stats for each match.
Where should you watch Alabama this weekend in Tuscaloosa?
Sunday’s soccer match is on campus. For Saturday’s football game at Tennessee (2:30 p.m. Central), see our Alabama at Tennessee preview, our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa and our Tuscaloosa bars and nightlife guide. For tonight’s deals, check the Friday bar and food specials.
If you go out, plan your ride first. UA’s 348-RIDE night service (205-348-7433) and rideshare apps both run on weekends. You must be 21 to drink.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score of the Alabama vs. Georgia soccer game?
Alabama won 3-0 in Tuscaloosa on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Garcia, Roni and Rebimbas scored.
What is Alabama soccer’s record in 2026?
Alabama is 13-2-0 overall and 6-1-0 in the SEC after beating Georgia, and was ranked No. 8 going into the match.
When does Alabama soccer play Vanderbilt?
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. Central at Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
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Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
