Tennessee ties UCLA to extend unbeaten streak

Tennessee soccer ties UCLA to extend unbeaten streak.

Tennessee (3-1-2) and No. 7 UCLA (5-1-1) played to a, 0-0, draw Thursday at Regal Soccer Stadium.

Tennessee’s tie against the Bruins extended the Lady Vols’ unbeaten streak to four games. Tennessee has also shut out four consecutive opponents. The Lady Vols’ match Sunday at Duke was canceled due to inclement weather.

Thursday’s match also marked the first time the Lady Vols have shut out a top 10 opponent since 2021.

The Bruins outshot Tennessee, 16-7, while the Lady Vols recorded six shots land on goal. UCLA totaled five of its scoring opportunities land on target.

The Bruins outshot Tennessee, 11-4, in the second half and had five corner kicks in the match. The Lady Vols finished the game with nine corner kicks.

Tennessee goalkeeper Ally Zazzara recorded five saves in the match.

Macaira Midgley totaled four shots on goal for the Lady Vols, while Reese MatternSarah Bridenstine and Muriel Kroflin recorded one shot on goal each.

UCLA goalkeeper Ryan Campbell totaled six saves.

Reese Mattern scores first goal at Tennessee

Freshman Reese Mattern scores first goal at Tennessee in the Lady Vols’ win at East Tennessee State.

Tennessee (2-1) defeated East Tennessee State (1-2), 1-0, on Thursday at Summers-Taylor Stadium in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Tennessee scored in the 64th minute on a goal by Reese Mattern. Macaira Midgley and Sammi Woods were each credited with an assist.

Tennessee outshot East Tennessee State, 14-4, in the match. The Lady Vols had five scoring chances land on goal, while Tennessee goalkeeper Ally Zarzzara recorded her second shutout of the season, while not having to record a save.

Thursday’s match marked the first time Tennessee held an opponent to zero shots on goal since accomplishing the feat against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 10, 2023.

The Lady Vols now lead the all time series against East Tennessee State, 9-0.

Tennessee will next play Sunday against Lipscomb at Regal Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. EDT.

Reese Mattern. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire