Final Score: No. 23 Lipscomb 2, Memphis 1
Location: Nashville, Tenn. (Lipscomb Soccer Complex)
Records: Lipscomb 3-0-0, Memphis 0-1-2
THE SHORT STORY: Lipscomb stayed undefeated on the season behind a brace from
Killian Byrne to seal a 2-1 victory over Memphis.
QUICK FACTS:
- Byrne netted his first goal of the night in the 44' minute, shortly after being subbed on.
- Lipscomb's goal tally doubled in the 78' minute when Byrne found the back of the net for his second goal of the night, a career high.
- Memphis put the pressure on in the 84' minute with a late strike to cut the Bisons' lead 2-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
In the 23' minute,
Hayes Wood nearly netted the opening goal of the match with a rocket on the end of a set piece that forced a Memphis save.
The Bisons continued to pressure the Tigers' goal with shots from
Louis Robinson in the 26' minute and a shot from
Noah Gulden in the 41' minute.
The Bisons finally broke through in the 44' minute when Byrne volleyed a pass from
Hayes Wood inside the far post for a 1-0 lead.
Memphis started to gain more possession in the second half, but keeper
Michael Sibley was up to the task with a big save in the 59' minute to keep the Bisons in the lead.
Byrne notched his second of the match in the 78' minute when he slotted a right-footed shot past the keeper for a 2-0 lead.
Memphis put pressure on the Bisons with an 84' minute goal off a set piece.
The Bisons were able to defend for the final minute of the match to preserve its third-consecutive win.
NOTABLE:
- Lipscomb out-shot Memphis 20-12 and directed eight shots on frame.
- The Bisons forced the Tigers' keeper to make six saves on the night.
- Bakary Bagayoko and Tyrese Spicer both recorded four shots on the night.
UP NEXT:
Lipscomb will be back in action on Monday, Sep. 6 for a match at Evansville. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CT.
