University of Memphis Athletics
Boosman Picks Up First American Conference Weekly Awards; Furuya Named Honorable Mention
Oct 19, 2026 | Women's Soccer
IRVING, Texas – University of Memphis women's soccer players Maira Boosman and Mihiro Furuya collected American Conference weekly honors on Monday, with Boosman being named both Defensive Player and Freshman of the Week and Furuya earning an honorable mention.
Boosman played a pivotal role in the Tigers' defensive effort during Thursday's 2-0 shutout victory at Temple, helping Memphis remain unbeaten in American Conference play.
The freshman defender played the full 90 minutes against the Owls, anchoring a backline that limited Temple to just one shot and no shots on goal. The dominant defensive performance helped the Tigers secure their fourth shutout in six conference matches and extend their unbeaten streak in conference play.
Boosman has been a consistent presence in the Memphis lineup throughout her debut collegiate season, appearing in all 13 matches while making 11 starts. She has totaled 920 minutes on the pitch, establishing herself as a key contributor to the Tigers' defense.
Furuya earned an honorable mention after providing the game-winning goal in Thursday's victory over Temple.
The midfielder broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, curling a beautifully placed shot from outside the box past the Temple goalkeeper to give Memphis a 1-0 advantage. The goal marked Furuya's second of the season and fourth of her collegiate career.
Furuya finished the contest with two shots, including one on goal, while playing the full 90 minutes to help the Tigers secure three points on the road.
The victory improved Memphis to 5-0-1 in the American Conference, keeping the Tigers as the last unbeaten team in league play. Memphis has outscored its opponents 17-2 over its last seven matches.
UP NEXT
The Tigers will be back in action on Thursday, Oct. 22 when they return home to face UTSA. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Track and Soccer Complex.
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.
Boosman played a pivotal role in the Tigers' defensive effort during Thursday's 2-0 shutout victory at Temple, helping Memphis remain unbeaten in American Conference play.
The freshman defender played the full 90 minutes against the Owls, anchoring a backline that limited Temple to just one shot and no shots on goal. The dominant defensive performance helped the Tigers secure their fourth shutout in six conference matches and extend their unbeaten streak in conference play.
Boosman has been a consistent presence in the Memphis lineup throughout her debut collegiate season, appearing in all 13 matches while making 11 starts. She has totaled 920 minutes on the pitch, establishing herself as a key contributor to the Tigers' defense.
Furuya earned an honorable mention after providing the game-winning goal in Thursday's victory over Temple.
The midfielder broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, curling a beautifully placed shot from outside the box past the Temple goalkeeper to give Memphis a 1-0 advantage. The goal marked Furuya's second of the season and fourth of her collegiate career.
Furuya finished the contest with two shots, including one on goal, while playing the full 90 minutes to help the Tigers secure three points on the road.
The victory improved Memphis to 5-0-1 in the American Conference, keeping the Tigers as the last unbeaten team in league play. Memphis has outscored its opponents 17-2 over its last seven matches.
UP NEXT
The Tigers will be back in action on Thursday, Oct. 22 when they return home to face UTSA. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Track and Soccer Complex.
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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