MATCH CENTRAL: Tennessee vs. #9/14 Auburn
The Tennessee women's soccer team returns to Regal Stadium for a 2 pm ET matchup versus No. 9/14 Auburn.
Admission is free for all preseason and regular-season soccer matches. Additionally, For fans planning to attend, we will have one shuttle (ADA accessible) picking up at Ag Campus and dropping off at the top of Cronan and Stephenson. Shuttles will begin at 12:30 pm and run until one hour postgame. Please note that Tennessee's clear bag policy will be in effect.
Pregame Senior Day recognition will take place at 1:25 pm ET. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and plan accordingly.
GAME PROMOTIONS:
- Theme: Kid's Day Out presented by KOC/Senior Day
- Pregame Senior Day Recognitions (1:25 pm ET)
- Anthem Buddies: Ball Kids
- Giveaway: 200 buttons from Student Life, 500 shakers
- Live Anthem: Doug Richesin
- Food Trucks: Gohan's Japanese Grill & Irvey's Ice Cream
TRACKING THOMAS: Thomas, who is in her final season on Rocky Top, currently ranks second on Tennessee's all-time goals list with 40 and sits just three back of Kylee Rossi's program-best 43. Thomas recorded her first goal of the season and 40th career goal in the 21st minute against Missouri. The three-time All-SEC player and 2021 All-American appeared in just two matches last season before suffering a season-ending injury. During the 2022 season, Thomas scored 13 goals and posted the best goals-per-game average in the SEC at .68.
ALLY BROWN HOLDIN' IT DOWN: Junior
Ally Brown has been an impactful and consistent force for the Lady Vols, earning a spot on TopDrawerSoccer.com's Midseason Top 100. The Brentwood, Tennessee, native has played a team-leading 1,069 minutes while also recording a goal and two assists. During UT's win against Missouri, Brown assisted on the game-winner to Thomas. Additionally, the defender has been a mainstay on the defensive side of the ball and aided in UT's seven clean sheets on the year.
SAMMI IN THE ORANGE: Graduate transfer
Sammi Woods has made in impact in her sole season on Rocky Top so far. The Saline, Michigan, native currently leads the team in goals (4), shots (20) and shots on goal (10).
SCOUTING AUBURN: No. 14 Auburn currently sits third in the SEC with 11 conference points. The Tigers are coming off a 1-1 tie with Alabama. Prior to their draw versus the Tide, Auburn logged eight consecutive clean sheets, which tied the longest streak by a Southeastern Conference team in history. Additionally, Karen Hoppa's squad ranks inside the top three in the NCAA in goals scored (41), goals per game (3.00), goal differential (+35), and shutout percentage (0.786).
MATCHUP HISTORY: Tennessee is 13-11-4 in the all-time series vs. Auburn and holds a 6-2-2 record when meeting at home. The Tigers have never shut Tennessee out on the road.
UP NEXT: The Lady Vols will head on the road to Athens, Georgia, and are set to face off against the Bulldogs in a 7 pm ET Friday match.