Memphis' women's soccer squad traveled to Oxford, Mississippi, where they faced Ole Miss at the Ole Miss Soccer Stadium and walked away with a 3‑1 victory.
Opening Strike
Ai Kitagawa opened the scoring in the ninth minute, netting her third goal of the season and the 19th of her collegiate career, giving the Tigers an early lead.
Mackay's Double Impact
Evelyn Mackay added two goals, the second of her career, and contributed her first assist of the season, underscoring her growing influence on the attack.
First Collegiate Goal
Abby Forsgren broke through for her first collegiate goal in the 76th minute, a moment that capped a strong offensive showing for the visitors.
Midfield Creativity
Ellis Kelly recorded his fifth career assist, providing the setup for Forsgren's breakthrough and adding to the Tigers' playmaking depth.
Defensive Stance
Ava Galani posted four saves in goal, earning her second win of the season and preserving the lead amid a flurry of Ole Miss attacks.
Command of Possession
The Tigers outshot Ole Miss 20‑10, including an 11‑3 edge in the first half, and held a 9‑2 advantage in corner kicks, reflecting a dominant possession game.
Memphis finished the match with eight shots on target and a 20‑shot total, the most the team has recorded in a single contest this season.
With the win, the Tigers improved to 2‑2‑0, while Ole Miss endured its first loss of the year, marking Memphis' first road victory of the campaign.
The performance highlights the team's balanced attack and defensive resilience as they look to build momentum in upcoming fixtures.