University of Memphis Athletics

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Miller Converts as #20 Tigers Shutout Ole Miss
Aug 20, 2023 | Women's Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tiger women's soccer team continued their season opening home stand tonight when they welcomed the Ole Miss Rebels to town. A first-half strike would prove the difference as Memphis took the 1-0 win.
Following tonight's match, Memphis moves to 2-0 overall.
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.
Following tonight's match, Memphis moves to 2-0 overall.
KEY MOMENTS
- Memphis would get early chances from Izzy Monck and Saorla Miller that challenged Ole Miss goalkeeper, Shu Ohba.
- In the 23', Anna Hauer would get subbed in and 20 seconds later, she would place a ball through the defense deep in the box to Miller who found the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
- The Tiger defense would prove steady after Ole Miss saw their best opportunity of the night in the 31' when Kate Smith sent a shot from inside the goal area but was denied by Grace Stordy.
- Kaylie Bierman would make three crucial saves in the second half to keep the Tigers ahead – and eventually claim the 1-0 win.
NOTABLES
- This is the second consecutive shutout for Bierman this season after she made four saves tonight.
- Memphis and Ole Miss took the draw in corner kicks (6) and saves (6) while the Tigers put seven shots on goal.
- This is the first win over the Rebels at the Track & Soccer Complex since 2019.
UP NEXT
- Memphis will finish out their season opening home stand when they play host to the Buckeyes of Ohio State this Thursday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. with coverage available 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
OLE
MEM
Goals
0
1
Shots
12
13
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
6
4
Corners
6
6
Fouls
12
6
Scoring Plays

Saorla Miller (3)
Assisted By: Anna Hauer
GOAL by MEM Miller, Saorla Assist by Hauer, Anna.
23:33
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