TULSA, Okla. (UCFKnights.com) – UCF’s high-powered offense was victorious again in a 4-3 win over American Athletic Conference opponent, Tulsa at the Hurricane Soccer Stadium.
Cal Jennings netted his 13th and 14th goal in the win to garner four points on the night. Hattabiou Barry notched his second goal in conference play and added an assist, while Yoni Sorokin converted the Knights’ second penalty kick of the season for his first goal of the season as UCF posted 11 points.
The Knights improve to 8-2-1 overall and 2-1 in conference play, while Tulsa drops to 3-7-1 and winless in The American.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Leerman recorded his first collegiate point with an assist to Jennings.
- 14 different Knights have dished out assists this season an 11 have netted at least one goal.
- Sorokin and Louis Perez lead the Knights in assists with five each.
- In conference play, UCF holds the advantage in shots on goal (26-16) and average shots per game (19-11).
- Jennings remains second in the nation and first in the conference in total goals (14) and total points (32).
- This week, UCF has netted 12 goals from six different Knights. Opponents have scored just four times.
- Three of UCF’s four defenders tonight are freshman (Gideon Adu-Peprah, Leerman, and Andres Hernandez-Betancur)
UP NEXT
The Knights are back home for three straight matches beginning with a battle with UConn which will be featured on ESPNU on Friday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m.
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