University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
7-4-4, 3-1-3
Tulsa
7-6-3, 2-3-2
Tiger Offense Explodes in Win over Tulsa
Oct 20, 2022 | Women's Soccer
After today's game, Memphis moves to 7-4-4 for the season and 3-1-3 in American Athletic Conference play.
KEY MOMENTS
- Momo Nakao got the ball rolling in the 26' when she found Saorla Miller in the box for the early 1-0 lead.
- The Tigers would get a goal from Eef Kerkhof in the 54' off an assist from Miller.
- After Tulsa scored just two minutes later, it would the duo of Kerkhof and Miller again, this time Kerkhof finding Miller open in the box for the 3-1 lead with 35 minutes left in the match.
- The Golden Hurricane would pick up their second goal of the half in the 64', but Memphis would seal the deal after Jocelyn Alonzo and Momo Nakao scored back-to-back insurance goals for the 5-2 win.
NOTABLES
- Saorla Miller, Eef Kerkhof and Momo Nakao all scored and assisted on goals tonight.
- The Tigers outshot Tulsa 25-3 and won the battle on corner kicks 14-2.
- Claire Wyville picked up her fourth win of the season.
UP NEXT
- Memphis will play in their final regular season match when they travel to Dallas, Texas to take on SMU on Thursday, Oct. 27. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m..
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Team Stats
Saorla Miller (4)
Assisted By: Momo Nakao
GOAL by UM Miller, Saorla Assist by Nakao, Momo.
25:01
Eef Kerkhof (3)
Assisted By: Saorla Miller
GOAL by UM Kerkhof, Eef Assist by Miller, Saorla.
53:08
Quinn Turner (5)
Assisted By: Liliana Fernandez
GOAL by TUL Turner, Quinn Assist by Fernandez, Liliana.
55:49
Saorla Miller (4)
Assisted By: Eef Kerkhof
GOAL by UM Miller, Saorla Assist by Kerkhof, Eef.
55:55
Isold Runarsdottir (5)
Assisted By: Jordan Frederick , Karsen Aguirre
GOAL by TUL Runarsdottir, Isold Assist by Frederick, Jordan and Aguirre, Karsen.
63:28
Jocelyn Alonzo (4)
Assisted By: Mya Jones
GOAL by UM Alonzo, Jocelyn Assist by Jones, Mya.
68:59
Momo Nakao (4)
Assisted By: Eef Kerkhof
GOAL by UM Nakao, Momo Assist by Kerkhof, Eef.
87:43
