No. 3 Tigers and Roadrunners Clash for American Conference Final Spot
The Memphis women's soccer team is preparing for its sixth American Conference semifinal in seven years, facing UTSA on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. The Tigers (16-0-2, 9-0-1 American) secured their quarterfinal victory against East Carolina with a late 87th-minute header from Ashley Henderson, winning 1-0.
The semifinal match will be available to watch on ESPN+ following the Rice-South Florida semifinal.
UTSA Roadrunners’ Journey to the Semifinals
UTSA (9-5-5, 4-3-3 American) advanced to the conference final four by defeating UAB 2-1 on Monday night, with goals from Michelle Polo and Aaliyaiah Durden. The Roadrunners spent much of the season in second place, challenging Memphis before slipping late in the season against Memphis, Tulsa, and East Carolina.
Roadrunners' Key Players Honored
- Kameron Kloza was named to the All-Conference first team.
- Goalkeeper Jasmine Kessler earned second team honors.
- Zoё May secured a spot on the third team.
- Forward Brooklyn Bailey was selected for the All-Freshman team.
Coach Derek Pittman’s Legacy
Derek Pittman, in his eighth year as head coach, is the winningest coach in UTSA history with 63 wins.
Historical Head-to-Head
Memphis and UTSA have met three times over the past three regular seasons, with Memphis winning all three matches by a combined score of 4-0.
"The Tigers have won all three matches, but only by a combined score of 4-0."
Author's Summary: Memphis and UTSA prepare for a decisive semifinal clash, with Memphis holding historical dominance and both teams showcasing standout players and coaching legacies.
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