University of Memphis Athletics
Sunday, October 24
Greenville, N.C.
11 a.m.
University of Memphis
10-4-1, 4-3-0
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East Carolina
8-8-2, 3-3-2
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Memphis
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East Carolina
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Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Early Memphis Goal Not Enough to Send Pirates Packing
Oct 24, 2021 | Women's Soccer
GREENVILLE, N.C. – While Memphis gained an early lead off a goal from Mya Jones in the first half, East Carolina's offense would come to life in the second half of play and hand the Tigers the 2-1 loss.
Following today's match, Memphis moves to 10-4-1 overall and 4-3-0 in AAC play.
KEY MOMENTS
NOTABLES
UP NEXT
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Following today's match, Memphis moves to 10-4-1 overall and 4-3-0 in AAC play.
KEY MOMENTS
- Memphis got their goal in the 23' of play when Jocelyn Alonzo found an open Mya Jones in the box and snuck the ball just past East Carolina goalkeeper, Maeve English.
- The Tigers would continue to challenge the Pirates defense and goalkeeper, firing off three more shots on-goal after Jones' goal.
- East Carolina would get back-to-back goals in the second half from Annabelle Abott (68') and Hailey McWhirter (86') to take the 2-1 lead.
NOTABLES
- Memphis out-shot East Carolina 23-13.
- Elizabeth Moberg recorded five saves in the match.
- Eight different Tiger players recorded shots today with Saorla Miller leading the way with six.
UP NEXT
- The Tigers will play in their final regular season match of the season against SMU on Thursday, October 28 at the Track and Soccer Complex. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be available to watch on ESPN+.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
MEM
ECU
Goals
1
2
Shots
23
13
Shots on Goal
8
7
Saves
5
7
Corners
4
4
Fouls
9
9
Scoring Plays
Mya Jones (2)
Assisted By: Jocelyn Alonzo
GOAL by MEM Jones, Mya Assist by Alonzo, Jocelyn.
23:47
Annabelle Abbott (1)
Assisted By: Abby Sowa
GOAL by ECU Abbott, Annabelle Assist by Sowa, Abby.
68:14
Haley McWhirter (6)
Assisted By: Samantha Moxie
GOAL by ECU McWhirter, Haley Assist by Moxie, Samantha.
86:43
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
6
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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