Tigers Score First in 1-1 Draw with College of Charleston

Sunday, August 28

Birmingham, Ala.

11:30 a.m.

University of Memphis

1-0-1, 0-0-0

College of Charleston

0-1-1, 0-0-0

Memphis

Col. of Charleston

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Tigers Score First in 1-1 Draw with College of Charleston

Aug 28, 2022 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Despite striking first in their final game of the UAB Soccer for the Cure Classic, Memphis came up with a draw against the Cougars.

After today's game, Memphis moves to 1-0-1 for the season.

KEY MOMENTS

Just 22 minutes into the match, Gabriel Christensen gave the Tigers the 1-0 lead when he connected with the back of the net off assists from Marcus Larikka and Hayden Anderson.
Memphis would hold the lead through halftime until the Cougars got a goal from Chris Elliott in the 47'.
The Tigers saw multiple chances in the second half to take the lead, but all three shots put on goal were saved by Cougars goalkeeper Olly Marshall.
Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos would have the chance at the end of the match to regain the lead, but his shot sailed just high of the net.

NOTABLES

Seven different Tigers recorded shots today with Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos leading the way with four.
Colin Welsh got the start in goal today with one save recorded.

UP NEXT

Memphis will open up a five-game homestand and make their first appearance at home on Thursday night when they host Xavier. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Track & Soccer Complex. Coverage of the match can be found on ESPN+ and on GoTigersGo.com.
The Tigers will continue their homestand on Saturday, September 10 when they welcome UW-Green Bay to South Campus. First touch is set for 7 p.m.

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