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Men's Soccer Completes Comeback in 3-2 Win over No. 11 Xavier

CINCINNATI, Ohio – In its first true away game of the year, the Memphis men's soccer team emerges victorious after a 3-2 double-overtime win over No. 11 Xavier.

Senior forward Sam Ashton tallied a natural hat trick by scoring all three goals for the Tigers. None was more important than his score in the second overtime period, clinching the match in the 109th minute.

"We came in with the mentality of just needing to put in a complete performance," Head coach Richard Mulrooney said after the win. "We went in with a game plan of being consistent for the whole match, and it paid off for us.