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Tigers Fight but Drop Season Opener at Ohio State, 3-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Memphis Tigers battled Ohio State in the season opener Friday night in Columbus, Ohio, heading into the half tied at 1 but ultimately coming up just shy in a 3-2 defeat.

The Tigers (0-1) are on a five-match road trip to start the season, including this weekend's action in the annual Wolstein Classic.

KEY MOMENTS

  • Emanuel Santos opened the scoring for the Tigers this season with an 11th-minute penalty kick goal.
  • The game remained knotted at 1 at intermission after the game was delayed 30 minutes by lightning.