Owls Contained in Defeat at Memphis

Saturday, October 22

Memphis, Tenn. / Billy J. Murphy Soccer Complex

8 p.m.

Florida Atlantic

3-8-3, 2-3-2

Memphis

7-3-4, 4-2-1

Fla. Atlantic

Memphis

10/22/2022 10:42:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Florida Atlantic University men's soccer fell short against Memphis by a 2-0 final on Saturday night. The Owls are one point out of an AAC playoff spot with two matches remaining in the regular season.

After a cagey first half, both sides opened up in the second 45. A diving save by FAU goalkeeper Neil Strauber in the 50th minute kept the score tied. At the other end, Zach Hassell had a pair of chances but a header off a Blake Dean cross was denied and moments later a shot from just outside the penalty area drifted past the far post.

In the 68th minute, Dean played in Fritz Kleiner from just outside the six-yard box. Memphis goalkeeper Collin Welsh continued to stand tall though with a point-blank stop.

The Tigers finally found the breakthrough in the 70th minute. Spencer Mallion and a Memphis attacker got their feet tangled in the box and a penalty was awarded. Jovan Prado converted past Strauber for the game's opening goal. Four minutes later, the Tigers doubled the lead on a rebound from in close.

The Owls finished with eight shots, two of which were on target. Memphis forced five saves from Strauber.

FAU returns to action next Friday at home for senior night against No. 20 SMU. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.