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October 31, 1999 | Soccer
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Tennessee Soccer Complex
The University of Tennessee has always been highly supportive of the addition of women's soccer to its athletics docket, as evidenced by the Tennessee Soccer Complex. The facility includes two fields for the exclusive use of the women's soccer program.
The entire complex, a $1.1 million dollar project, features two 80x120-yard fields with less than a one percent crown on each and television standard lights on the game field. The fields are sod with Bermuda grass and boast total field irrigation. The raised press box includes phone lines, a public address system and the controls to an electronic scoreboard.
Spectator seating is on aluminum bleachers positioned on concrete, with capacity at 1,200. Fans will enjoy the convenience of permanent restroom facilities, a souvenir stand and concessions located adjacent to the bleachers. Parking areas surround three sides of the facility. Last fall, construction was completed on a locker room building, which now houses facilities for the Lady Vol soccer program, visiting teams and referees.
Opening day for the complex was Aug. 30, 1996, when the Lady Vols drew a standing-room-only crowd of 2,631 for their inaugural match against Chattanooga. Overall, Tennessee has compiled a 21-14 mark on its home field, including a 6-4 mark last season.
The Orange and White will host a total of 12 games in their fifth season, including James Madison, Oregon and Xavier in the third annual First Tennessee Bank Lady Vol Soccer Classic over the weekend of September 22-24. All seats will be general admission, with tickets slated at $4 for adults and children. UT students are admitted free with a valid student I.D.
UT SOCCER COMPLEX RECORDS
TEAM MATCH Shots 56 vs. Middle Tennessee State, 10/8/97 Shots Allowed 25 by Florida, 10/15/99 Goals 8 vs. East Tennessee State, 9/19/97 Goals Scored in Defeat 3 vs. Virginia, 10/2/98 (3-4) Goals Allowed 6 by North Carolina, 10/4/98 (0-6) Goals Allowed in Victory 2, four times, most recently vs. South Carolina, 10/17/99 (4-2) Goals Scored by Both Teams 8, UT & East Tennessee State, 9/19/97 (8-0) Margin of Victory 8 vs. East Tennessee State, 9/19/97 (8-0) Margin of Victory, Shutout 8 vs. East Tennessee State, 9/19/97 (8-0) Margin of Defeat 6 vs. North Carolina, 10/4/98 (0-6) Margin of Defeat, Shutout 6 vs. North Carolina, 10/4/98 (0-6) Assists 8 vs. East Tennessee State, 9/19/97 Points 24 vs. East Tennessee State, 9/19/97 Goalkeeper Saves 18 by Chattanooga, 8/30/96 Corner Kicks 16 vs. Chattanooga, 8/30/96 Fouls 22 vs. Arkansas, 9/15/96 First Half Goals 5 vs. Chattanooga, 8/30/96 Second Half Goals 5 vs. Middle Tennessee State, 10/8/97 SEASON Games Played 10, 1999 Victories 7, 1997 Defeats 4, 1996, 1998 & 1999 Ties None Longest Winning Streak 6, 10/31/97-10/2/98 Longest Losing Streak 4, 10/2/98-10/25/98 Points 78, 1997 Fewest Points 37, 1996 Goals 29, 1999 Fewest Goals 13, 1996 Assists 27, 1999 Fewest Assists 11, 1996 Shots 299, 1999 Fewest Shots 82, 1996 Shutouts 6, 1997 Consecutive Shutouts 3, 9/27/98-10/2/98 Opponent Shutouts 2, 1996 & 1999 ALL-TIME Overall Record 21-14 (.600) Southeastern Conference 8-13 (.381) Goals For 93 (2.66 per game) Goals Against 56 (1.6 per game) INDIVIDUAL -- MATCH Shots 11, Laura Lauter vs. East Tennessee State, 9/19/97 Goals 4, Allison Campbell vs. South Carolina, 10/17/99 Assists 2, 16 times, last by Brooke Sweeney vs. Radford, 10/27/99 Points 8 (4G), Allison Campbell vs. South Carolina, 10/17/99 Goalkeeper Saves 11, Sarah Shivley vs. Xavier, 10/6/96 Opponent Saves 18 by Iva English (Chattanooga), 8/30/96 INDIVIDUAL -- SEASON Shots 52, Allison Campbell, 1999 Goals 9, Allison Campbell, 1999 Assists 5, Jen Laughridge, 1999 & Laura Lauter, 1998 Points 21 (9G, 3A), Allison Campbell, 1999 Goalkeeper Victories 6, Sarah Shivley, 1997 Goalkeeper Saves 35, Ellen Dean, 1998 & Sarah Shivley, 1997 SEASON ATTENDANCE Year Record Total Avg. 1996 3-4 5,541 792 1997 7-2 6,705 745 1998 5-4 8,435 937 1999 6-4 6,131 613 LADY VOL FIRSTS AT HOME Match Chattanooga, 8/30/96 Televised Match Georgia, 10/25/98 (3-2) -- FOX Sports South Victory Chattanooga, 8/30/96 (7-0) Shutout Chattanooga, 8/30/96 (7-0) SEC Match Vanderbilt, 9/1/96 (0-4) SEC Victory South Carolina, 9/27/96 (3-2) SEC Shutout South Carolina, 10/19/97 (1-0) Goal Whitney Rayburn vs. Chattanooga, 8/30/96, from Heather Handel & Debbie Markovich at 5:35 Hat Trick Whitney Rayburn vs. Chattanooga, 8/30/96 TOP CROWDS AT THE TENNESSEE SOCCER COMPLEX 1. 2,631 Chattanooga, 8/30/96 W, 7-0 2. 2,091 #1 North Carolina, 10/4/98 L, 0-6 3. 1,326 #17 Vanderbilt, 9/1/96 L, 0-4 4. 1,165 #9 Florida, 10/17/97 L, 0-4 5. 1,158 Louisiana State, 9/27/98 W, 3-0 6. 1,121 #10 Virginia, 10/2/98 L, 3-4 1,121 Memphis, 8/29/97 W, 3-0 8. 967 East Tenn. State, 9/19/97 W, 8-0 9. 963 South Carolina, 10/19/97 W, 1-0 10. 917 George Mason, 9/17/99 L, 1-3
DIRECTIONS TO THE TENNESSEE SOCCER COMPLEX
FROM THE NORTH: Enter Knoxville on I-75 South. Three miles past the I-640 interchange, stay left and take the I-40W/I-75S exit. After one mile, take exit # 386B (Alcoa Hwy.), and bear left under the overpass. Take the second exit, which will be Neyland Drive. Turn left at the light onto Neyland Drive. Drive 1.1 miles and turn left onto Leinard Lane. After crossing the second set of railroad tracks, the field will be on your left.
FROM THE SOUTH (McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT): Take 129 North (Alcoa Hwy.) toward Knoxville. After approximately 13 miles, exit Neyland Drive/James White parkway. Turn left at the light, which is Neyland Drive. Drive 1.1 miles and turn left onto Leinard Lane. After crossing the second set of railroad tracks, the field will be on your left.
FROM THE EAST: Enter Knoxville on I-40 West. Take exit #386B (Alcoa Hwy.), and bear left under the overpass. Take the second exit, which will be Neyland Drive. Turn left at the light onto Neyland Drive. Drive 1.1 miles and turn left onto Leinard Lane. After crossing the second set of railroad tracks, the field will be on your left.
FROM THE WEST: Enter Knoxville on I-40 East. Take exit #386B (Alcoa Hwy.). Take the second exit, which will be Neyland Drive. Turn left at the light onto Neyland Drive. Drive 1.1 miles and turn left onto Leinard Lane. After crossing the second set of railroad tracks, the field will be on your left.
FROM WEST KINGSTON PIKE: At the Kingston Pike-Neyland Drive intersection, turn south toward the river. Drive 1.2 miles and turn left onto Leinard Lane. After crossing the second set of railroad tracks, the field will be on your left.
