Tiger Offense Explodes in Win over Tulsa

Thursday, October 20

Memphis, Tenn.

7 p.m.

University of Memphis

Tulsa

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Oct 20, 2022 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In their third consecutive AAC win, the Memphis Tiger offense shined as they cruised to a 5-2 win over Tulsa.

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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