Offensive Outburst Leads Men's Soccer to Win over Tulsa

Friday, October 27

Philadelphia, PA

7:00 pm

Temple University

3-7-4, 2-3-2

Tulsa

4-8-2, 2-5-0

Tulsa

Temple

Offensive Outburst Leads Men's Soccer to Win over Tulsa

10.27.23 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Ewald finishes with five points to lead the Owls.

PHILADELPHIA - Felix Ewald's second multi-goal game of the season propelled the Temple men's soccer team to a 5-1 win over Tulsa on Friday night at Temple Sports Complex. The Owls improve to 2-3-2 (8 points) in conference play, one point ahead of South Florida for the final playoff spot.

How it Happened
> Juan Zepeda opened the scoring with a goal in the 14th minute off an assist from Elias Betancourt.
> The Temple defense held Tulsa at bay for most of the half until the Golden Hurricane found the net with less than five minutes until halftime.
> Ewald put the Owls back in front in the 53rd minute for his team leading sixth goal of the year.
> Ewald found himself on the other end of Temple's next goal, dishing to Elias Betancourt inside the box to put the Owls up two in the 60th minute.
> Temple's offensive onslaught continued with goals from Ewald and Lucas Hitters in the following six minutes of play.

Game Notes
> Ewald's five points are the most by an Owl in a game this season and a career high. He maintains team leads in goals (7), assists (5), and points (16).
> Temple's five goals were their most in a game since 11/6/04 against Saint Joseph's. Their four goal margin of victory was the largest since 10/3/17 against Drexel.
> Elias Betancourt's three points were a career high. He now has two goals on the season.
> Temple converted on five of seven shots on goal.
> Flannan Riley saved three of four shots faced.

Up Next
> Temple will conclude the regular season on Wednesday at No. 4 SMU with a postseason berth on the line.