University of Memphis Athletics

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Tigers Snag 2-0 Win in Regular Season Finale
Nov 02, 2022 | Men's Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – With postseason on the horizon, the Memphis Tiger men's soccer team welcomed the Blazers of UAB to town in their final regular season match. Two early goals would secure Memphis' feat as they cruised to the 2-0 victory.
After today's game, Memphis moves to 8-4-4 for the season and 5-3-1 in American Athletic Conference 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.
After today's game, Memphis moves to 8-4-4 for the season and 5-3-1 in American Athletic Conference play.
KEY MOMENTS
- A perfectly played ball from Cam Weston in the 12' set up the Tigers first goal as Peter Chang found an open Eric Primo in the box who connected with the back of the net.
- Memphis picked up their second goal of the night in the 35' when Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos and Gabriel Christensen played a give-and-go at the top of the box with Christensen sending one past the UAB goalkeeper for the 2-0 lead.
- UAB would fire off three shots in the second half that were blocked by Memphis defenders while Colin Welsh made two stops in the final 45 minutes.
NOTABLES
- Welsh picked up five total saves tonight.
- Memphis won the battle on shots (16-13) and corner kicks (8-3).
- The Tigers kept their unbeaten streak at home alive with their eighth consecutive win or tie at the Track & Soccer Complex.
UP NEXT
- The Tigers, who finished 5th in the regular season, will travel to #4 Tulsa for the opening round of the AAC Championships. Play is scheduled for Sunday. A time will be released at a later date.
- Coverage of the match can be found 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
UAB
UM
Goals
0
2
Shots
13
16
Shots on Goal
5
7
Saves
5
5
Corners
3
8
Fouls
10
13
Scoring Plays

Eric Primo (2)
Assisted By: Peter Chang , Cameron Weston
GOAL by UM Primo, Eric Assist by Chang, Peter and Weston, Cameron.
11:38

Gabriel Christensen (2)
Assisted By: Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos
GOAL by UM Christensen, Gabriel Assist by Rodrigues dos Santos, Lineker.
34:43
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