10/25/2024 | Men’s Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Florida Atlantic men’s soccer (6-4-3, 2-2-1 AAC) will look to continue its climb up the AAC standings on Saturday night when they face Memphis (6-6-2, 3-1-1 AAC). The match is set for an 8 p.m. EST kickoff.
About the Owls
- The Owls have won three straight and outscored their opponents 8-2 in the process.
- Last time out, Arthur Widiez and Matthew Alfred scored late against FIU to steal a 2-1 victory on the road.
- On Tuesday, the Owls completed the suspended Stetson match from August 29, adding two more goals in the final half hour to secure a 5-1 victory.
- Mamadou Diarra recorded the program’s first hat trick since 2014
- Sebastian Zettl set the program’s single game record with four assists.
- As a team, the Owls lead the American in goals, goals per game, and assists.
- Diarra leads the AAC in shots on goal, goals, game-winners, and points.
- Noah Kvifte is second in goals and shots on goal.
- Aboubacar Traore leads in assists followed by Zettl and Diarra in second and third.
About the Tigers
- Memphis is trying to break out of a three-game winless slide.
- They fell by a 1-0 final to USF in Tampa last Friday.
- They do have wins over Tulsa, UAB, and then-No. 9 Charlotte.
- The Tigers advanced to the NCAA Tournament second round last season where they lost to No. 7 North Carolina.
Series History
- The home team has won this matchup each of the last two seasons.
- Last year, in Boca, Noah Kvifte broke a scoreless tie with five minutes left in the second half to give the Owls the victory.
What’s Next
- The Owls will complete the regular season and celebrate senior night next Saturday, November 2, against Charlotte.
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