University of Memphis Athletics
Syrio Named American Offensive Player of the Week
Oct 12, 2026 | Men's Soccer
IRVING, Texas – University of Memphis men's soccer forward Renan Syrio was named the American Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday afternoon.
Syrio, a transfer from junior college side Cowley College, had seven points throughout the week, beginning with five against Lipscomb. Syrio scored a brace in the first 11 minutes of the 4-3 win over the Bisons, later adding an assist on what became the game-winning goal by Ethan Cook.
In Memphis' 3-0 American Conference win over Temple, Syrio got his head to a ball in the 88th minute for the Tigers' third goal of the afternoon.
This season, Syrio leads the Tigers in goals (6) and points (15) while starting in 11 of 12 matches in attack. Both marks also rank in the top 50 nationally.
UP NEXT
Memphis (6-2-4, 1-0-3 American) returns home for its alumni weekend match against UAB (4-3-4, 1-1-2 American) on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. UAB will also play tonight against FIU in Miami at 6 p.m. CT.
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.
Syrio, a transfer from junior college side Cowley College, had seven points throughout the week, beginning with five against Lipscomb. Syrio scored a brace in the first 11 minutes of the 4-3 win over the Bisons, later adding an assist on what became the game-winning goal by Ethan Cook.
In Memphis' 3-0 American Conference win over Temple, Syrio got his head to a ball in the 88th minute for the Tigers' third goal of the afternoon.
This season, Syrio leads the Tigers in goals (6) and points (15) while starting in 11 of 12 matches in attack. Both marks also rank in the top 50 nationally.
UP NEXT
Memphis (6-2-4, 1-0-3 American) returns home for its alumni weekend match against UAB (4-3-4, 1-1-2 American) on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. UAB will also play tonight against FIU in Miami at 6 p.m. CT.
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.
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