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MATCH CENTRAL: MIAMI UNIVERSITY

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – UT will look to extend its record to 2-0 in non-conference play on Sunday, hosting Miami (Ohio) at 1 p.m. at Regal Soccer Stadium. The game will be available for streaming on SECN+.

This is the just the second meeting between the two programs. The teams' lone matchup came in the NCAA Tournament in 2012, when UT fell in overtime, 3-2.

Admission is free for all regular-season soccer matches. For fans planning to attend, note that Tennessee's clear bag policy will be in effect again this season. Game promotions include free lemon ice box pie courtesy of Buddy's Barbeque & Kids Sunday Sundaes. Visit utsports.com/FanHQ for more info.

SCOUTING THE REDHAWKS: Miami opened the season with a 2-1 loss to Loyola Chicago. The Redhawks were picked to finish seventh in the Mid-American Conference 2021-2022 preseason coaches' poll.

EYING 100: A win over University of Miami would give Tennessee head coach Brian Pensky 100 wins on Rocky Top.

HOT START: Jaida Thomas wasted no time scoring UT's first goal of the 2021 season, putting one in less than two minutes into play with a heel-flick to the far post off a pass by Huff.

POURING IT ON: Tennessee out-shot FGCU 27-8, totaling six goals on four assists. Taylor Huff and Claudia Dipasupil each put a pair in the back of the net, and Jordan Fusco and Jaida Thomas rounded out the scoring.

SHUTOUT FOR ROMIG: Junior Lindsey Romig recorded five saves to notch her first shutout of the 2021 season against FGCU. She now has nine solo shutouts in her career.

BIG TIME BENCH CONTRIBUTIONS: Tennessee bench players accounted for three of the team's six goals (Dipasupil: 2, Fusco: 1) and two of four assists (Dipasupil, Brick) against FGCU.

FRESHMAN FIRSTS: Six UT freshmen made their collegiate debuts against FGCU, with Taylor Huff and Claire Rain each logging their first career starts, and Jordan Fusco, Jenna Chatterton, Emmy Schleifer, and Nolyn Bartholomew also playing their first minutes as Vols. Huff and Fusco each found the back of the net for the first time as collegiate athletes, and Huff recorded her first assist as well.

UP NEXT: Tennessee will play its first road game, traveling to Tennessee Tech on Thursday for an 8 p.m. ET tilt.
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#135
UT Rolls Past Redhawks, 2-0

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NOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee soccer head coach Brian Pensky recorded his 100th career win at UT on Sunday afternoon as the Vols took a 2-0 victory over Miami (Ohio) in front of a crowd of 500 in Regal Soccer Stadium.

"It feels good. I certainly had no idea… A hundred means we've stuck around for a little bit, plugging away. Obviously, I'm fortunate to have had a lot of good players here and a lot of great coaches working with us. It equals longevity, so I'm proud of that for sure," said Pensky.

UT (2-0) out-shot the Redhawks (0-2) 17-3 and dominated time of possession, maintaining control for 64 percent of the game. Junior Lindsey Romig recorded the shutout in goal with two saves on the day.

Freshman Jordan Fusco was first to strike for UT, driving a volley past the Redhawks' keeper from eight yards out off a cross by Maria Nelson 32 minutes into the game.

Tennessee's second goal came six minutes later when redshirt-junior Brooke Wilson headed the ball to the far post off a serve by senior Hannah Zaluski.

The Volunteers kept the pressure on in the second half, getting seven looks at the goal and taking six corners, but were unable to add to their tally.

"In terms of today, it was tough. Our kids put it out there. It was our first two-game weekend. It's obviously hot, and we're playing against a team that sits back and keeps the game in front of them, and it made it difficult.

"We scored two good goals. We got balls in behind them, and we were trying to do that more, but it just wasn't happening… We still held them to three shots, and that's a good deal. And we created a couple opportunities to win, so you've just got to learn from this," said Pensky.


UP NEXT: Tennessee will play its first road contest of the season, traveling to Tennessee Tech for an 8 p.m. ET matchup on Thursday.

FIRST GOAL ON ROCKY TOP: Redshirt-junior Brooke Wilson, who transferred to Tennessee from Arizona last season but suffered a season-ending injury during the 2020 season opener at Alabama, scored her first goal as a Volunteer off a header at the 38-minute mark against Miami.

DOUBLE-DIGIT SHUTOUTS: With the shutout win over Miami, junior Lindsey Romig now has 10 solo shutouts to her credit.

NEWCOMERS CONTRIBUTING: Freshman Jordan Fusco scored her second collegiate goal against Miami, and senior transfer Hannah Zaluskinotched her first assist on Rocky Top. Through two games, newcomers account for half of UT's eight goals and three of seven assists.
 
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Tennessee freshman midfielder Jordan Fusco has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.

Fusco scored two goals over the weekend, the first in UT's 6-0 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday and the second in a 2-0 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Sunday.

The Olmsted, Ohio, native notched her first goal as a Volunteer 10 minutes into the second half of the FGCU game, scoring on a hustle play after a save was bobbled by the Eagles' keeper at the six-yard box.

On Sunday, she scored what would be the game-winner against Miami, driving a volley into the back of the net from eight yards out off a cross by Maria Nelson 32 minutes into the game.

In total, she saw 91 minutes of action between the two contests, getting off seven shots. Fusco is the first Vol to receive a weekly conference honor this season.

Tennessee continues non-conference action this week, traveling to Tennessee Tech on Thursday for the first road match of the season. Game time is set for 8 p.m. ET, and it will be streamed on ESPN+.
 
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MATCH CENTRAL: AT TENNESSEE TECH

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- No. 17 Tennessee will play its first road contest of the season on Thursday, traveling to Tennessee Tech for a 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET matchup. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

UT jumped into the United Soccer Coaches rankings in week one, landing at #17 after shutout wins over Florida Gulf Coast and Miami (Ohio).

Tennessee enters the match at 2-0, while Tennessee Tech carries a record of 1-1, with its loss coming in overtime to Vanderbilt. In its most recent outing, Tech posted a 1-0 victory over Liberty on Sunday.

Despite being close geographically, this will be the first matchup between the Volunteers and the Golden Eagles. Tennessee is 6-1-0 against Ohio Valley Conference opponents. The lone setback was a 1-0 loss to Southeast Missouri in 2016.

100 BIG ORANGE WINS: Head coach Brian Pensky recorded his 100th career win at UT on Sunday afternoon as the Vols took a 2-0 victory over Miami (Ohio).

FUSCO FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Rookie midfielder Jordan Fusco earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after scoring goals in back-to-back games to begin her collegiate career.FRESHMEN STARTING HOT: Midfielders and former Internationals SC teammates Jordan Fusco and Taylor Huff have been quick to contribute offensively, combining for four goals and an assist through two matches.

LOCKDOWN DEFENSE: The Vols' back line has limited opposing teams to a combined 11 shots and one corner kick over the last two games.

DOUBLE-DIGIT SHUTOUTS: Junior Lindsey Romig recorded two saves against Miami (Ohio) to notch her second shutout of the 2021 season. She now has 10 solo shutouts in her career.

BIG TIME BENCH PLAY: Through two games, 12 Tennessee players have seen action off the bench, accounting for five of the team's eight goals and four of seven assists.

BROOKE IS BACK: Redshirt-junior Brooke Wilson, who transferred to Tennessee from Arizona last season but suffered a season-ending injury during the 2020 season opener at Alabama, scored her first goal as a Volunteer off a header at the 38-minute mark against Miami.

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