No. 7 Alabama Remains Undefeated with 2-1 Victory over No. 17 Memphis

Sunday, August 27

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

7 p.m. CT

Alabama

4-0-0, 0-0-0

Memphis

3-1-0, 0-0-0

Memphis

Alabama

No. 7 Alabama Remains Undefeated with 2-1 Victory over No. 17 Memphis

8/27/2023 10:28:00 PM | Soccer

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The Crimson Tide extended its winning streak at the Alabama Soccer Stadium to 22 straight victories, while also capturing the program’s 300th win

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Alabama soccer team emerged victorious in the team's first top-20 matchup of the season Sunday, taking a 2-1 victory over the 17^th-ranked Memphis Tigers (3-1). The win marked the program's 300^th victory as the Tide moved to 4-0 on the year.

Additionally, Alabama extended its home winning streak to an NCAA-leading 22 wins. Gianna Paul notched her third goal of the season, while Felicia Knox tallied the game-winning shot off a second half penalty kick.

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— Alabama Soccer (@AlabamaSoccer) August 28, 2023

From Head Coach Wes Hart

"I'm just thrilled. I felt like we hadn't really put a complete game together and tonight was our closest thing to a complete game. Certainly, there were some lolls throughout the game, but that's going to happen in a 90-minute game. I thought from the start of the game, we came with our energy, pressing, hunting and work rate, and really that sets the tone for our soccer. I'm super, super pleased with our performance tonight. It was great to be able to manage the game late. That's an important characteristic of a good team. We frustrated them (Memphis) a bit, and that's a heck of a team. They're a very good team. They had some good results and I expect them to win a lot of games. I think that's going to end up as a great win for us."

23' | First-half

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— Alabama Soccer (@AlabamaSoccer) August 28, 2023

The Game

A give-and-go between Gianna Paul and Felicia Knox opened up space in the attacking third
Paul fired a shot off her right foot, just outside the box, into the lower left corner of the net in the 24^th minute of the game
Memphis found its equalizer off a defensive turnover by the Tide
The Tiger's Izzy Monck crossed the ball into the box and onto the head of Anna Hauer in the 51^st minute
Just 15 minutes later, a handball in the box set Knox up for a penalty kick
She would kick the ball low and to the right side for UA's game-winning goal in the 66^th minute of play

Gallery: (8-27-2023) 08-27-23 WSO vs Memphis

The Crimson Tide will continue its homestand, hosting Miami on Thursday
The two teams will kick off at 7 p.m. CT at the Alabama Soccer Stadium

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