Tulsa Edges Memphis 1-0 in Double Overtime
Luc Achermann-Stanfield's unassisted second-overtime goal sends Tulsa men's soccer to the American Conference Championship.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Soccer
Tulsa men's soccer defeated Memphis 1-0 in double overtime in the American Conference Semifinals on Wednesday at Hurricane Soccer & Track Stadium. The win advances Tulsa to the conference championship for the first time since 2021.
Why it matters
The victory secures Tulsa's place in the American Conference title match and extends its run of shutouts against Memphis. It marks a return to the conference final for a program that last reached that stage in 2021.
The match was decided at 109:50 by Achermann-Stanfield's goal, with Carlito Saylon recording three saves for the shutout. Memphis outshot Tulsa 12-11 overall, but Tulsa converted its four shots on goal more efficiently than Memphis's three.
The players
Tulsa men's soccer
The University of Tulsa's men's soccer program competes in the American Athletic Conference and has advanced to its first conference championship match since 2021.
Luc Achermann-Stanfield
A Tulsa forward whose second-overtime goal decided the American Conference Semifinal against Memphis.
The details
Achermann-Stanfield scored an unassisted goal in the second overtime period after Memphis was whistled for three fouls in the final stretch. Mathias Christensen saved a penalty kick by Tulsa at 55:56 in the scoreless first meeting of the teams.
Timeline
Wednesday: Tulsa defeats Memphis 1-0 in the American Conference Semifinals.
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Tulsa meets Charlotte in the American Conference Championship at Hurricane Soccer Complex.
Season Trajectory
Tulsa's return to the American Conference Championship for the first time since 2021 marks a notable step back into the conference title picture after several seasons away. The result also keeps the program on track for a second consecutive shutout win over Memphis and sets up a championship meeting with third-seed Charlotte.
The championship date and broadcast details are set for Saturday night on ESPN+, giving fans a clear window to watch the conference title game. The result also confirms Tulsa's place in the bracket for a matchup against the top-seeded Charlotte side.
The takeaway
Tulsa's double-overtime win shows how a single late goal can carry a team into its first conference championship match in five years. Fans planning to watch Saturday's final should note the 7:30 p.m. kickoff and the ESPN+ broadcast.
What happens next
Tulsa will face third-seed Charlotte in the American Conference Championship on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Hurricane Soccer Complex, with the match airing on ESPN+.
Further reading
For more on the team's conference run, explore Soccer coverage from Tulsa.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Albany Democrat-Herald.
