Jacksonville vs Memphis Men’s Soccer Match Results: September 29, 2026
Jacksonville defeated the University of Memphis men’s soccer team 1-0 on September 29, 2026, at the Billy J. Murphy Track & Soccer Complex in Memphis, Tennessee. Romain Spailier scored the match’s only goal in the 33rd minute, assisted by Dante Wright, bringing Jacksonville’s record to 4-3-2 overall and 0-2-2 in conference play while dropping Memphis to 4-2-3 overall and 0-0-2.
Early Strike Decides Non-Conference Battle
The decisive moment of the contest arrived early in the first half. Jacksonville capitalized on an attacking sequence in the 33rd minute when Dante Wright found teammate Romain Spailier, who fired past Memphis goalkeeper Mathias Christensen. The strike proved insurmountable for the home side across the remaining 57 minutes of regulation.
Memphis fought to overturn the deficit, outshooting the visitors 12 to 11 across the evening. Zackarya Oumamass tested Jacksonville goalkeeper Simen Havig in the 21st minute with a shot directed toward the bottom center of the frame, but Havig secured the save to maintain the clean sheet. Saad Chaouki also registered an early look for the Tigers in the sixth minute, sending his attempt high over the crossbar.
Match Statistics and Discipline
Despite holding a slight edge in total shots and doubling up on corner kicks with nine to Jacksonville’s three, Memphis failed to convert its offensive opportunities into goals.
Referee Donovan Eubank administered the match alongside assistant referees Wes Caouette and Eric Phillips, with Melinda Homa serving as the alternate official before an attendance of 179 spectators. Disciplinary action saw yellow cards issued to Jacksonville’s Alejandro Carrillo in the 9th minute and Iver Skorve in the 29th minute, alongside a caution to Memphis player Jin Tokishi in the 47th minute.
Season Context and Standings Impact
Jacksonville secures a hard-fought road result to level its overall campaign at four wins, three losses, and two draws.