University of Memphis Athletics
Oct 26, 2026 | Men's Soccer
IRVING, Texas – University of Memphis men's soccer midfielder Keanan Bader and defender Ryan Rugauru have been named weekly honorable mentions by the American, the conference announced Monday afternoon.
Keanan Bader, a native of Apex, North Carolina, recorded his first collegiate brace and doubled his season goal total against South Florida. He scored what eventually became the game-winning goal on a penalty in the 63rd minute, before completing the brace with his second goal in the 72nd minute. Bader is one of five Tigers with at least four goals on the year.
Ryan Ruguaru, a Memphis native and former American All-Rookie Team selection, assisted on the opening goal of the win over South Florida, finding Saad Chaouki in the box for the first assist of his collegiate career. Earlier this season, Ruguaru also scored his first career goal against Butler.
UP NEXT
Memphis (7-2-5, 2-0-4 American) faces a tall task on Wednesday, playing host to Charlotte (7-2-4, 3-1-2 American) in the Tigers' home regular season finale. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Keanan Bader, a native of Apex, North Carolina, recorded his first collegiate brace and doubled his season goal total against South Florida. He scored what eventually became the game-winning goal on a penalty in the 63rd minute, before completing the brace with his second goal in the 72nd minute. Bader is one of five Tigers with at least four goals on the year.
Ryan Ruguaru, a Memphis native and former American All-Rookie Team selection, assisted on the opening goal of the win over South Florida, finding Saad Chaouki in the box for the first assist of his collegiate career. Earlier this season, Ruguaru also scored his first career goal against Butler.
UP NEXT
Memphis (7-2-5, 2-0-4 American) faces a tall task on Wednesday, playing host to Charlotte (7-2-4, 3-1-2 American) in the Tigers' home regular season finale. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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