March 28, 2006

For Immediate Release
Contact: Brandon Kolditz
wkolditz@memphis.edu, (901) 678-2444

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis men's soccer team will host its final spring home game on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex against Ireland's Colaiste Ide. The event is free to the public.

The Irish team has produced Memphis head coach Richie Grant as well as current Tigers Michael Coburn and Thomas Hyland.

Memphis is 3-1 in spring competition and enters the exhibition after winning the Tim McCage Cup over the weekend. The Tigers defeated Christian Brothers University, 1-0, in double overtime and Lambuth University, 3-0.

The U of M defense has allowed only two goals in the four games, both coming in a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas. Memphis will play its final game of the spring against Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday at 10 a.m.

The Tigers will hold its annual silent auction on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Murphy Athletic Complex on South Campus. Seats are still available for the event.