March 30, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- - Andy Metcalf and Daniel Dobson scored second half goals to lead Memphis to a 2-0 shutout of Colaiste Ide in the spring finale for the men's soccer team.

After the two teams battled to a 0-0 tie at the half, Metcalf put the Tigers ahead just five minutes into the second period after he settled a crossing pass from defender Cormac McArdle to knock home the eventual game-winner.

Dobson put the Tigers on the board again with just five minutes left in regulation on a sequence in which he played a ball to Dayton O'Brien who then passed to Metcalf. Metcalf was able to slip a pass in to Dobson for the score and the 2-0 advantage.

"I thought we moved the ball better in the second half," said Grant. "Andy (Metcalf) was exceptional and a continuous threat to their back four. He really stepped up to the challenge tonight."

Notable Tiger performers included Metcalf, O'Brien, McArdle, defenders Gary Connolly and Justin Dyer.

"Colaiste Ide's work rate was tremendous," Grant said. "They battled well for a full 90 minutes and made a great game out of it. It is always exciting to play someone different in the spring and tonight was no exception. They (Colaiste Ide) brought a great game."

Memphis is now 3-0-1 in the four-year series against the Irish school.