Thursday, August 27
Louisville, KY
5:00 PM
Lipscomb University
0-1-1, 0-0-0
1
at
3
Louisville
3-0-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Louisville | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Men's Soccer Falls to Unbeated Louisville
8/27/2026 8:50:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Lipscomb (0-1-1) fell to the University of Louisville (3-0-0) with a final score of 3-1 on Thursday at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium.
First Half
- Lipscomb looked good out of the gate with good possession in its attacking third in the opening minutes of the match.
- Against the run of play, Louisville took an early lead at the 8:41 mark by way of an own goal, setting the score to 1-0.
- In the 13' minute, Braydon Sellers scored for Louisville, assisted by Noah De Blasis, doubling its advantage to 2-0.
- The Bisons responded in the 34' minute with a goal by Jorge Morejon, assisted by James Sasere, narrowing the deficit to 2-1. Sasere played a beautiful cross to the back post, where Morejon cleanly headed the ball past the Cardinals' keeper.
- In the final moments of the half, Johnny Petruso extended Louisville's lead to 3-1 with a goal in the 44' minute when the free kick went under the wall and into the back of the net.
Second Half
- The Bisons attacked early in the second frame, firing a series of shots in the 52' minute, including a ball that clanged off the crossbar from Mate Secaira.
- In the 64' minute, Louisville's Ryan Quintos had back-to-back shots saved by the Bisons' Alex Kara, maintaining the scoreline.
- Louisville's Andrés Escudero Martín's attempt in the 69' minute was also denied by Kara, highlighting a strong defensive stand.
- The period concluded with Louisville leading 3-1, despite the Bisons' efforts to break through.
Key Facts
- Alex Kara made seven saves in the match, showcasing several strong saves.
- Jorge Morejon found the back of the net, contributing one goal on four shot attempts, including one on target.
- James Sasere provided an assist, playing a key role in the team's offensive efforts.
The Bisons hold a record of 0-1-1. Louisville remains unbeaten with a record of 3-0-0.
Up Next
Looking ahead, the Bisons will host Georgia State on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. CT at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex for the side's home opener.
First Half
- Lipscomb looked good out of the gate with good possession in its attacking third in the opening minutes of the match.
- Against the run of play, Louisville took an early lead at the 8:41 mark by way of an own goal, setting the score to 1-0.
- In the 13' minute, Braydon Sellers scored for Louisville, assisted by Noah De Blasis, doubling its advantage to 2-0.
- The Bisons responded in the 34' minute with a goal by Jorge Morejon, assisted by James Sasere, narrowing the deficit to 2-1. Sasere played a beautiful cross to the back post, where Morejon cleanly headed the ball past the Cardinals' keeper.
- In the final moments of the half, Johnny Petruso extended Louisville's lead to 3-1 with a goal in the 44' minute when the free kick went under the wall and into the back of the net.
Second Half
- The Bisons attacked early in the second frame, firing a series of shots in the 52' minute, including a ball that clanged off the crossbar from Mate Secaira.
- In the 64' minute, Louisville's Ryan Quintos had back-to-back shots saved by the Bisons' Alex Kara, maintaining the scoreline.
- Louisville's Andrés Escudero Martín's attempt in the 69' minute was also denied by Kara, highlighting a strong defensive stand.
- The period concluded with Louisville leading 3-1, despite the Bisons' efforts to break through.
Key Facts
- Alex Kara made seven saves in the match, showcasing several strong saves.
- Jorge Morejon found the back of the net, contributing one goal on four shot attempts, including one on target.
- James Sasere provided an assist, playing a key role in the team's offensive efforts.
The Bisons hold a record of 0-1-1. Louisville remains unbeaten with a record of 3-0-0.
Up Next
Looking ahead, the Bisons will host Georgia State on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. CT at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex for the side's home opener.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
LIP
LOU
Goals
1
3
Shots
12
14
Shots on Goal
3
9
Saves
7
2
Corners
8
5
Fouls
18
14
Scoring Plays
0
GOAL by LOU TEAM.
08:41
Braydon Sellers (1)
Assisted By: Noah De Blasis
GOAL by LOU Sellers, Braydon Assist by De Blasis, Noah.
12:09
Jorge Morejon (1)
Assisted By: James Sasere
GOAL by LIP Morejon, Jorge Assist by Sasere, James.
33:48
Johnny Petruso (1)
Assisted By: Giacomo Zizza
GOAL by LOU Petruso, Johnny Assist by Zizza, Giacomo.
43:50
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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