A tough night in Ohio
Memphis University’s men’s soccer squad traveled to Columbus, Ohio, where they faced No. 22 Ohio State at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The Tigers fell behind early, ultimately succumbing 3-2 after a series of defensive lapses and a red card that left them a man short.
The turning point came when Kynu Samuels was shown a red card, forcing Memphis to play with ten men. Ohio State capitalized on the numerical advantage, earning a penalty that Isaiah Chisholm converted to extend their lead.
Despite a valiant effort from goalkeeper Noah Kasin, who logged a season‑high seven saves, the Tigers were outshot 27‑5. Henrique Cruz was the only Memphis player to register a shot on target, underscoring the team’s offensive scarcity.
What’s next for the Tigers?
Defensive midfielders Junior Saint Juste and Eben McIntyre completed the full 90 minutes, but the pressure told as Ohio State added a second‑half goal from Aaron Berge on a breakaway, sealing a 3‑2 result. Memphis now turns its focus to a Monday night clash with Butler, streamed live on ESPN+, hoping to rebound from a performance that saw 15 fouls and a high number of shots conceded.