PULASKI, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern men's soccer team dispatched Shawnee State for the second time this season via a 2-nil win on Friday, November 4. UTS will advance to host the MSC semifinals being held on November 9^th at Grissom Pitch.

In the opening half, both teams would have some great chances but could not take advantage leaving the score level and nil-nil. UTS would lead in shots 6-5.

In the second half, the Firehawks would ignite scoring a pair of goals. Manuel Otero would net the game-winner off a set piece. Manuel Flores, from Carlos Galan, would add an insurance goal later in the period. The Firehawks would outshoot the Bears 14-9 and would lead shots-on-goal 9-3.

Ajay Murray recorded three saves on three chances sealing the clean sheet. He improved to 13-3-1 on the season between the sticks.

GRISSOM PITCH, HOME OF CHAMPIONSHIPS

Grissom Pitch has a storied history of championship teams and memorable seasons. This legendary field will host the 2022 Mid-South Conference Men's Soccer Championships. The semifinal round will be contested on Wednesday, November 9, and the finals will be held on Friday, November 11.

MSC QUARTERFINAL RESULTS

• Fourth seed Lindsey Wilson defeated fifth seed Cumberland 3-0.
• Top-seed Tennessee Southern defeated ninth-seed Shawnee State 2-0.
  • Lindsey Wilson will take on Tennessee Southern.
• Third seed #24 Cumberlands defeated sixth seed Campbellsville 2-1 in double overtime.
• Second seed Bethel defeated seventh seed Thomas More 3-2 in double overtime.
  • #24 Cumberlands will take on Bethel.

NEXT UP

The Firehawks will host the MSC semifinals facing third seed Lindsey Wilson on Wednesday, November 9^th. UTS defeated LWC during the regular season 1-0 at Grissom Pitch.

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