Sizzy Lawton scores two goals in Lady Vols’ win at Missouri

Sizzy Lawton scores two goals in Lady Vols’ win at Missouri.

Tennessee (7-4-4, 2-3-3 SEC) defeated Missouri (5-7-3, 1-6-1 SEC), 3-2, Thursday at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.

Thursday’s win is the Lady Vols’ first in six matches. Tennessee entered the match with an 0-2-3 record in its last five contests. Thursday’s victory also ended a two-game losing streak for the Lady Vols.

Tennessee led, 1-0, after Sizzy Lawton scored in the 33rd minute. The match’s first goal was assisted by Sydney Hennessey.

Lawton extended the Lady Vols’ advantage to 2-0 in the 46th minute. Jordan Fusco was credited with the assist on Lawton’s second goal.

Missouri pulled to within, 2-1, after Brianna Buels scored in the 55th minute.

Tennessee’s Macaira Midgley scored a goal in the 59th minute. Lawton recorded an assist on the goal.

Missouri’s Kylee Simmons converted a penalty kick during the 64th minute.