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Tigers Earn Spot in AAC Tournament with Resounding Win at SMU

DALLAS – The Memphis Tigers punched their ticket to the 2021 American Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Championship with a 4-1 win at SMU Friday night in Dallas.

After being picked to finish last in the conference in the preseason poll, Memphis (6-8-2, 5-4-1 AAC) is the third seed in next week's tournament hosted by league champion Tulsa. The Mustangs (8-4-3, 5-4-1 AAC) are the fourth seed after Memphis defeated them twice this year to take the tiebreaker.

KEY MOMENTS

  • SMU started off quickly, taking a 1-0 lead on a Skage Simonsen goal in the 2nd minute.