Memphis' Early Onslaught
Memphis put an end to North Carolina’s perfect start, edging the Tar Heels 3‑2 at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis.
The Tigers struck first in the 13th minute when Eben McIntyre opened the scoring, and just two minutes later Renan Syrio set up a second to put Memphis up 2‑0.
North Carolina answered quickly, with Joschi Schelb capitalising on a rebound from Faraji Ramani’s effort to pull one back in the 22nd minute.
Memphis restored a two‑goal cushion before halftime as Carson Banham finished a move involving Syrio and Kynu Samuels in the 35th minute.
The half‑time break saw Nick Lockermann become the first Tar Heel to find the net in his collegiate career, reducing the margin to a single goal.
Statistically, Memphis held a 7‑6 edge in shots on target while UNC dominated corners 5‑2, and the match was punctuated by yellow cards for Keanan Bader, Henrique Cruz and Joschi Schelb.
The loss follows a defeat to Maryland and a draw with Wake Forest, underscoring a challenging start for the Tar Heels, who will now look to rebound at home against VCU on Friday, a game that will stream on ACC Network Extra.