Kelly Scores as Memphis Splits Points with North Texas, 1-1

Sunday, October 25

Denton, Texas

1 p.m.

University of Memphis

9-3-3, 6-0-2

North Texas

4-6-6, 0-3-5

Team	1	2	Final F
Memphis	0	1	1
North Texas	0	1	1

Match Notes

Oct 25, 2026 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

DENTON, Texas – The Memphis women's soccer team extended its American Conference unbeaten streak to 37 consecutive matches Sunday afternoon, battling North Texas to a 1-1 draw at John Hedlund Field at Norma Knobel Hunt Stadium.

The Tigers (9-3-3, 6-0-2 American) remain the only unbeaten team in conference play after earning a point on the road. Sophomore Ellis Kelly netted her fourth goal of the season in the second half, while goalkeeper Ava Galani tied her career high with five saves to help Memphis secure the draw.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a scoreless first half that saw limited opportunities for either side, Memphis broke the deadlock in the 64th minute. Sophomore Taliah Brooks carried the ball down the wing before whipping a cross into the box, where Ellis Kelly rose to head home her fourth goal of the season and ninth of her career.
North Texas responded less than two minutes later in the 65th minute when Georgia Guenther capitalized on a loose ball following a corner kick, finding the back of the net to level the match at 1-1.
Both sides continued to create chances in search of a winner, with Memphis nearly reclaiming the lead in the closing minutes. Junior Ai Kitagawa stepped up for a dangerous free kick from just outside the box, but North Texas goalkeeper Sarah Margaret Seabrook made the save to keep the score level.
Neither side could find the decisive goal in the final minutes, as the Tigers and Mean Green settled for a point apiece after 90 minutes.

NOTABLES

Ellis Kelly scored Memphis' lone goal of the afternoon, bringing her season total to four and career total to nine.
- The sophomore is now tied for second on the team in goals and has recorded seven points over her last six matches.
Ava Galani stood tall in the Memphis net, tying her career high with five saves while facing 14 North Texas shots.
- The sophomore has now totaled 41 saves in her young Memphis career.
Taliah Brooks provided the assist on Kelly's goal, recording her third helper of the season and fourth of her career.
- The junior has tallied six points over Memphis' last six matches and played a career-high 68 minutes on Sunday.
Memphis recorded 11 shots, including five on goal, while North Texas finished with 14 shots and six on target.
- The Tigers held a 57-43 advantage in possession and a 3-2 edge in corner kicks.
Ava Galani, Yuna Nagata, Mihiro Furuya, Evelyn Mackay, Ally Casey and Abby Forsgren each played all 90 minutes.
Memphis moves to 9-3-3 overall and 6-0-2 in American Conference play, remaining the league's last unbeaten team.
The Tigers extended their American Conference unbeaten streak to 37 consecutive matches.
- Memphis' last conference defeat came on Oct. 27, 2022, at SMU.

SCORING SUMMARY

First Half:

Second Half:

64' | Memphis 1 – 0 North Texas – Ellis Kelly (4) (Assist: Taliah Brooks)

65' | Memphis 1 – 1 North Texas – Georgia Guenther (1)

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UP NEXT

The Tigers will return to Memphis for the final home match of the 2026 regular season on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Track and Soccer Complex.

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