Jacksonville University Men’s Soccer Falls to UAB in Close Contest
The Jacksonville University men’s soccer team suffered a 3-2 defeat against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) yesterday evening at PNC Field in Birmingham, Alabama.
UAB took an early lead with goals from Lucas Rizzo at the 11:29 mark and Patrik Fagan at 39:36. Jacksonville responded before halftime with a goal from Matias Tobon at 42:58, assisted by Christian Lindtner Wahlstroem, narrowing the gap to 2-1. The Blazers extended their lead in the 83rd minute with a goal from Ole Jessen, assisted by Tony Kim and Humphrey Doh, making the score 3-1.
The Dolphins mounted a quick response, as Dante Wright scored an unassisted goal in the 86th minute, bringing the score to 3-2. Despite outshooting UAB 17-10 for the game, including 11-5 in the second half, Jacksonville was unable to find the equalizer. Goalkeeper Simen Havig recorded three saves for the Dolphins. This loss impacts Jacksonville’s standing in the ASUN Conference as they strive for a playoff berth. You can find more information about NCAA Men’s Soccer on the official NCAA website.
With the loss, Jacksonville’s record now stands at 2-7-2 overall and 0-1-1 in league play, while UAB improves to 4-6-1. The Dolphins will next face Florida Gulf Coast University on October 11th at 7:00 PM; you can view the full schedule on the JU Athletics website.
