Tigers Dominate in Win at Temple

Sunday, October 16

Philadelphia, PA

11 a.m.

University of Memphis

6-4-4, 2-1-3

Temple

1-8-4, 0-5-0

Memphis

Temple

Photo by: Ben Owens

Oct 16, 2022 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Coming off their first AAC win of the season, the Tigers looked to add another win to the column. They did just that as they earned a 2-0 victory over Temple this afternoon.

After today's game, Memphis moves to 6-4-4 for the season and 2-1-3 in American Athletic Conference play.

KEY MOMENTS

The Memphis offense struck quick and often to open the match, getting four shots on-goal in the opening 17 minutes before Mya Jones snuck a shot past Temple goalkeeper Kyla Burns for the 1-0 lead.
While the Memphis offense continued to attack, the Tiger defense held the Owls to just one shot in the opening 45 minutes including a save by Claire Wyville.
Haylee Spray netted an insurance goal for Memphis in the 66' off a corner kick on the far side.
The Tigers would hold Temple shotless in the second half to claim the 2-0 win.

NOTABLES

Memphis won the battle on shots (20-1), shots on-goal (11-1) and corner kicks (11-2).
Mya Jones netted her sixth goal of the season while Claire Wyville recorded her fifth shutout of the year.
This marks the seventh consecutive win over Temple for the Tigers.

UP NEXT

Memphis will come back to Park Avenue Campus on Thursday, Oct. 20 to face-off with Tulsa. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. with coverage available on ESPN+.
The Tigers will round out the regular season on the road against SMU on Thursday, Oct. 27. Start time is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Dallas, Texas.

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