{"id":412502,"date":"2026-09-28T04:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T04:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/412502\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T04:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T04:06:08","slug":"memphis-pours-in-season-high-five-goals-in-shutout-of-florida-atlantic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/412502\/","title":{"rendered":"Memphis Pours in Season-High Five Goals in Shutout of Florida Atlantic"},"content":{"rendered":"

BOCA RATON, Fla. \u2013 The Memphis women’s soccer team picked up three points on the road Sunday evening, scoring a season-high five goals in a 5-0 victory over Florida Atlantic at FAU Soccer Stadium.
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\nThe Tigers scored three times in a 13-minute span during the first half, with Taliah Brooks<\/a>, Zerina Markovic<\/a> and Ellis Kelly<\/a> each finding the back of the net. Grayson Williams<\/a> added a pair of second-half goals to complete the scoring.
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\nMemphis (5-3-2, 2-0-1 American) controlled the match throughout, outshooting the Owls 24-4 and holding a 15-1 advantage in shots on goal. The victory extended the Tigers’ unbeaten streak in American Conference play to 32 consecutive matches.
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\nHOW IT HAPPENED
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\n\tMemphis opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Abby Forsgren<\/a> played a ball to Brooks, who collected it and calmly placed her shot past the Florida Atlantic goalkeeper for a 1-0 advantage.
\n\tThe Tigers doubled their lead in the 31st minute. Mihiro Furuya<\/a> delivered a ball into the box that found Markovic, who slotted it home for the first goal of her collegiate career.
\n\tJust over two minutes later, Forsgren played Kelly into space before the sophomore fired a strong effort that was tipped by the goalkeeper but had enough pace to find the back of the net and give Memphis a 3-0 lead.
\n\tMemphis continued to apply pressure after halftime and added a fourth goal in the 75th minute. Williams made an immediate impact off the bench, scoring with her first touch of the match off assists from Forsgren and Ally Casey<\/a>.
\n\tWilliams completed her brace in the 90th minute, finishing an unassisted effort for her second goal of the night and putting the finishing touches on the 5-0 victory. <\/p>\n

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\nNOTABLES
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\n\tMemphis’ five goals were a season high and the most in a match since scoring six against Temple at the end of last season.
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\n\t\tThe Tigers also set season highs in points (15), assists (5) and shots on goal (15).
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\n\tMemphis outshot Florida Atlantic 24-4 and held a 15-1 advantage in shots on goal.
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\n\t\tThe Tigers have now outshot their opponents 190-72 this season and hold an 86-36 advantage in shots on goal.
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\n\tForsgren continued her impressive freshman campaign, playing all 90 minutes and providing a career-high three assists.
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\n\t\tHer three assists were the most by a Memphis player in a match since All-American Stasia Mallin recorded four against Southeastern Louisiana on Sept. 12, 2019.
\n\t\tForsgren now has 11 points, tied for the team lead, while her five assists lead the Tigers.
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\n\tBrooks scored her second goal of the season after making her second consecutive start.
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\n\t\tShe now has five goals and 12 points in her Memphis career.
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\n\tMarkovic followed up a strong performance at South Florida by scoring the first goal of her collegiate career.
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\n\t\tComing off the bench, Markovic set career highs in goals (1), shots (6) and shots on goal (4) in 50 minutes of action.
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\n\tKelly netted her second goal of the season in the 33rd minute.
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\n\t\tThe sophomore recorded six shots and a career-high five shots on goal in 69 minutes.
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\n\tWilliams turned in a career night despite playing just 16 minutes off the bench.
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\n\t\tHer first touch after entering the match resulted in her first collegiate goal before she added another in the 90th minute.
\n\t\tWilliams became the second Tiger to record a multi-goal match this season, joining Ai Kitagawa<\/a>, who scored twice against Kennesaw State.
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\n\tFuruya picked up her first assist of the season on Markovic’s goal.
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\n\t\tThe assist was the fifth of her career.
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\n\tAva Galani<\/a> earned her fifth win of the season and recorded her fourth shutout, making one save in 80:17 of action.
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\n\t\tGalani is tied for second in the American Conference with four shutouts and now has five in her career.
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\n\tRiley Stooksbury<\/a> made her collegiate debut, playing the final 9:43 in goal for the Tigers.
\n\tEvelyn Mackay<\/a>, Maira Boosman<\/a>, Ava Gaida<\/a>, Casey and Forsgren each played the full 90 minutes.
\n\tMemphis improved to 5-3-2 overall and 2-0-1 in American Conference play.
\n\tThe Tigers extended their American Conference unbeaten streak to 32 consecutive matches.
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\n\t\tMemphis’ last conference loss came on Oct. 27, 2022, at SMU.
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\nSCORING SUMMARY
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\nFirst Half:
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\n21′ | Memphis 1 \u2013 0 Florida Atlantic \u2013 Taliah Brooks<\/a> (2) (Assist: Abby Forsgren<\/a>)
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\n31′ | Memphis 2 \u2013 0 Florida Atlantic \u2013 Zerina Markovic<\/a> (1) (Assist: Mihiro Furuya<\/a>)
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\n33′ | Memphis 3 \u2013 0 Florida Atlantic \u2013 Ellis Kelly<\/a> (2) (Assist: Abby Forsgren<\/a>)
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\nSecond Half:
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\n75′ | Memphis 4 \u2013 0 Florida Atlantic \u2013 Grayson Williams<\/a> (1) (Assist: Abby Forsgren<\/a>, Ally Casey<\/a>)
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\n90′ | Memphis 5 \u2013 0 Florida Atlantic \u2013 Grayson Williams<\/a> (2)
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\nFull-Time
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\nUP NEXT
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\nMemphis will come home for its bye week before hosting Tulsa on Thursday, October 8 at home at the Track and Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
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\nFor the Tigers’ most recent and up-to-date schedule, click HERE<\/a>.
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\nHOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com<\/a> and follow the team’s social media channels on Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.
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