The Memphis University men's soccer squad traveled to Indiana and returned with a convincing 5-1 victory over Butler, a result that underscored the Tigers' attacking depth and tactical discipline.
Miller Lashlee led the scoring with a brace, while Carson Banham also found the net twice, and Ryan Ruguaru added a goal that marked his first collegiate strike in three seasons. Thomas Mancuso orchestrated the offense with two assists, and Renan Syrio contributed a helper that kept him in the points race. The attack was further bolstered by Marko Stajnko, who recorded his inaugural point as a Tiger with an assist on Ruguaru's effort, and Anthony Grudko, whose second career assist followed his first from the previous campaign.
The team's efficiency was evident in a 44.4 percent conversion rate, translating 10 goals from just 22 shots across four matches — the most prolific scoring stretch since the 2010 season. Defensively, goalkeeper Noah Kasin logged two saves while playing the full 90 minutes, and the squad committed 20 fouls, raising the average per game to 14.75, a slight uptick from the previous average of 12.2.
Milestones and Momentum
Beyond the statistics, the match served as a platform for emerging contributors, with Ben Mulrooney and Zackarya Oumamass making their season debuts, and a total of 20 players seeing action, the highest lineup usage of the campaign. The Tigers now turn their focus to Senior Night, where they will host UNC Asheville on ESPN+ at 7 p.m., preceded by a pre‑match recognition ceremony for the graduating class.