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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Bruins Move to 2-0 with Road Shutout of Memphis

Belmont Defeats Tigers 2-0, Earns First Win Over Memphis Since 1997

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Behind two first-half goals, the Belmont University men's soccer team improved to 2-0 with an impressive road victory at the University of Memphis early Sunday evening. An 18th-minute penalty kick taken by redshirt junior forward Brock Kiper and an inaugural goal by freshman forward Jaxon Stokes in the 35th minute gave the Bruins (2-0-0) a commanding 2-0 lead they would not relinquish.
 
The Tigers (0-1-1) committed a handball in the box on an Oscar Hough corner kick and a Riley Clothier header, leading to Kiper's PK. It was Belmont's lone corner of the half and one of only three for the Bruins in the match. Stokes made his collegiate debut in the 29th minute and a little over six minutes later scored driving into the box from the left side. He fired a shot off his left foot after going one-on-one with his defender, sneaking the ball past Memphis' goalkeeper and into the net. After facing just two shots in the first half, Belmont staved off 12 in the second period. Graduate goalkeeper Grant Calvert came up with a trio of saves within the first 10 minutes of the second half, including a remarkable diving stop in the 51st minute.

Redshirt senior forward Jimiyu Mark nearly put the Bruins up three scores in the 59th minute with a header that struck the crossbar.

At the 88th minute, freshman midfielder Paul Claes Nielsen had a clear look on a counterattack, but his shot was saved at the last second by Tiger keeper Filip Sabatti.
 
Five of Belmont's seven shots were on target, and the Bruins defended 11 corners, including six in the first half.

The win is only Belmont's second against Memphis and first since Sept. 21, 1997. The Bruins had lost all 10 previous matchups with the Tigers in Memphis. Of Note
  • Belmont has earned a result in five of its last six matches going back to last season.
  • The Bruins have gone unbeaten for four consecutive matches dating back to Oct. 25 last year. The unbeaten streak is Belmont's longest since the beginning of the 2023 season.
  • The Bruins were 1-18-1 all-time versus the Tigers prior to Sunday.
  • Kiper scored his team-leading ninth career goal. He now leads Belmont with 20 career points.
  • Calvert earned his eighth career clean sheet.
Up Next
The Bruins embark on their first road trip of the season next weekend when Belmont visits Cambridge, Massachusetts, to take on Harvard Friday. Kickoff from Jordan Field in New England is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET.

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