Tigers set for seventh NCAA Tournament

Friday, November 9

Memphis, Tenn.

7 p.m.

University of Memphis

Wisconsin

Photo by: Ben Solomon

Nov 08, 2018 | Women's Soccer

Memphis hosts Wisconsin Friday at Mike Rose Soccer Complex

Memphis, Tenn. – After capturing its first American Athletic Conference tournament title, Memphis women's soccer will make its seventh NCAA Tournament appearance in program history when the Tigers step on the field against the Wisconsin Badgers Friday night at Mike Rose Soccer Complex. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.

Match Information
Matchup: No. 15/16 Memphis (17-3-0, 7-2-0) vs. No. 23/- Wisconsin (12-3-4, 6-2-3)
Date: Friday, Nov. 9 – 7 p.m. CT
Location: Memphis, Tenn.
Venue: Mike Rose Soccer Complex
Weather: 42 degrees, partly cloudy
Twitter: @MemphisWSoccer
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Five Things to Know About Memphis
- Memphis captured its first American Athletic Conference tournament championship behind a pair of shutouts against UCF (1-0) and host USF (3-0) last week in Tampa to punch their seventh ticket in program history to the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers also won six league championships from 2007-11 as members of Conference USA.
- Senior defender Chanel Hudson-Marks was named The American tournament's Most Outstanding Defensive Player and sophomore forward Clarissa Larisey was tabbed the Most Outstanding Offensive Player. Senior forward Marie Levasseur and junior defender Stasia Mallin were also named to the All-Tournament team.
- Boasting one of the best offenses in the country, the Tigers rank fifth nationally in total goals (50), eighth in shots per game (19.55) and eighth in scoring offense (2.5 goals per game).
- The Tiger defense has stifled their opponents throughout the year, limiting opposition to 7.1 shots per game. Defensively, Memphis has allowed just 13 goals all season and have countered with 13 shutouts. In goal, Elizabeth Moberg's 13 clean sheets this season leads the country.
- Memphis is 1-6 all-time in the NCAA Tournament with its win coming against UT Martin the last time the Tigers hosted the first round of the NCAA Tournament in 2011. Memphis and Wisconsin are meeting for the first time in each program's history. The Tigers are 1-3-1 all-time against Big Ten opponents.

A Look at Wisconsin
Wisconsin comes to Memphis after an early exit in its Big Ten conference tournament. After winning four consecutive matches down the stretch of their regular-season conference slate, the Badgers dropped a 2-1 decision in the regular-season finale to Ohio State and lost on penalty kicks in the quarterfinal round of the league tournament to Illinois. Aside from Wisconsin's four draws this season, 11 other contests have been decided by one goal.

Lauren Rice leads the Badger offense with seven goals and 16 points. As a team, Wisconsin averages 1.37 goals per game on 12.2 shots per game.

Between the pipes, Jordyn Bloomer has started all 19 matches this season. The junior has tallied 58 saves against 18 goals allowed.

Tickets
Tickets for Friday night's match are $10 for adults, $5 for UofM student and $5 for children 12 and under while children 2 and under are free. Tickets are available at GoTigersGoTix.com or by calling the Memphis Tiger ticket office at (901) 678-2331. Tickets may also be purchased at Mike Rose Soccer Complex beginning at 4 p.m. Gates to the complex open at 6 p.m.

Watch/Follow the Tigers
For more information on the Memphis women's soccer team, follow the Tigers on Facebook (/MemphisWSoccer), Twitter (@MemphisWSoccer) and Instagram (@MemphisWSoccer).