Men's Soccer Drops 3-2 Decision to Memphis

Saturday, September 27

Memphis, Tenn.

7:00 p.m.

Tulsa

1-6-2, 0-3-0

Memphis

3-4-3, 2-1-0

Tulsa

Memphis

Men's Soccer Drops 3-2 Decision to Memphis

9/27/2025 9:30:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis defeated Tulsa 3-2 on Saturday at the Billy J Murphy Track & Soccer Complex. Tulsa (1-6-2, 0-3-0) rallied with two second-half goals, marking their first game with multiple goals this season, but Memphis (3-4-3, 2-1-0) secured the win.

Tulsa and Memphis opened their match with a scoreless first half, highlighted by defensive stands and missed opportunities. The Golden Hurricane's offense was active early, with Will Applegate's shot in the 14th minute saved by Memphis goalkeeper Filip Sabatti. Jareth Mejia attempted two shots, both going wide right, reflecting Tulsa's persistent but unfulfilled efforts on goal. Memphis, meanwhile, saw shots from Adam Aboohamidi and Joshua Owens, each missing their mark, as both teams struggled to break through the defenses. The half ended with a series of fouls from both sides, maintaining a tense 0-0 scoreline.

Memphis and Tulsa engaged in a competitive second half, with action kicking off right at the 45:00 mark. Tulsa took an early lead when Applegate scored in the 52nd minute, assisted by Aimar Membrila and Alex Cunningham. This goal made Applegate the first Golden Hurricane player to score multiple goals this season. Memphis quickly responded, equalizing in the 60th minute on a goal from Miller Lashlee, assisted by Eben McIntyre and Anthony DiFalco. Samuel Mutiri gave Memphis the lead with a goal in the 62nd minute, assisted by Lucho Galizzi. Tulsa's Bowen McCloud leveled the score again in the 65th minute, with his first goal of the season, assisted by Jared Aguilar. However, Memphis clinched the win with a decisive goal by McIntyre in the 76th minute, with assists from Galizzi and Sabatti. The match ended with Memphis maintaining their 3-2 lead, despite a late red card for Tulsa's Arnau Pedrola Fortuny.

Tulsa holds a record of 1-6-2 overall and 0-3-0 in conference play following the loss. The Tigers stand at 3-4-3 overall and 2-1-0 in conference competition after the victory.

Looking ahead, Tulsa will host UAB on October 3 with a 7 p.m. kickoff at home in Tulsa, Okla.

Tulsa Top Performers

Carlito Saylon
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- 1 save

Jared Aguilar
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- 1 assist
- 2 shots

Alex Cunningham
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- 1 assist
- 1 shot

Bowen McCloud
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- 1 goal
- 2 shots
- 1 shot on goal

Will Applegate
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- 1 goal
- 2 shots
- 2 shots on goal