TULSA, Okla. — Luc Achermann-Stanfield connected on a free kick with just 10 seconds remaining in the second overtime period to lift No. 1 Tulsa to a 1-0 win over No. 5 Memphis on Wednesday night at Hurricane Soccer & Track Stadium in the semifinals of the American Conference Men’s Soccer Championship.
 
With the match seemingly headed to penalty kicks, Achermann-Stanfield broke through at the 109:50 mark for his 10th goal of the season, securing Tulsa’s spot in the championship match with the golden goal.
 
Tulsa (9-4-4) held a 60% to 40% advantage in possession and out-cornered the Tigers 7-3. Memphis (8-5-5) put up a fierce fight defensively, paced by goalkeeper Mathias Christensen, who tallied three saves, including stopping a penalty kick from Tulsa's Joses Chukwu in the 56th minute.
 
Golden Hurricane goalkeeper Carlito Saylon (9-4-4) matched Christensen stride-for-stride, recording three saves to earn the clean sheet.
 
With the win, Tulsa will advance to the championship to play No. 3 Charlotte at 8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, November 14.
 
2026 American Conference Men's Soccer Championship Schedule
First round at campus sites
Semifinals and final at home site of the No. 1 seed Tulsa
(all times Central)
 
First Round - Friday, November 6
Game 1 - No. 3 Charlotte 4, No. 6 FIU 3 (OT) | Box Score | Highlights
Game 2 - No. 5 Memphis 5, No. 4 Florida Atlantic 2 | Box Score | Highlights
 
Semifinals - Wednesday, November 11
Game 3 – No. 3 Charlotte 3, No. 2 Missouri State 0 | Box Score
Game 4 – No. 1 Tulsa 1, No. 5 Memphis 0 (2 OT)
 
Championship Final - Saturday, November 14
Game 5 – No. 3 Charlotte vs No. 1 Tulsa | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+