Memphis surges past Illinois in NCAA opener
University of Memphis midfielder Ai Kitagawa (23) makes a corner kick during a Nov. 15, 2025, game against the University of Illinois. (Josh Blake/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Ai Kitagawa scores twice in the first half to send the Tigers into a second-round match against TCU.
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University of Memphis women's soccer Brooks MonaghanJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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