Oct. 7, 2016

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Coming off a 3-1 road win at LSU on Thursday night, Tennessee will look to win its third straight game when it hosts Texas A&M on Sunday evening at Regal Soccer Stadium. Game time is set for 5 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on SEC Network +/WatchESPN (Online).

GAME INFO

Tennessee vs. Texas A&M

Opponent: Texas A&M Aggies
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 9 / 5 p.m.
Location/Venue: Knoxville, Tenn. / Regal Soccer Stadium (3,000)
TV: SEC Network +/WatchESPN
Gametracker: UTSports.com

TEAM INFO

Tennessee Volunteers (8-6, 3-3 SEC)

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Texas A&M Aggies (7-5-1, 2-3-1 SEC)

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Need to Know

The Vols won their second straight game and got back to .500 in conference play with a 3-1 win over LSU on Thursday night in Baton Rouge. Hannah Wilkinson, Carlyn Baldwin and Michele Christy all scored goals while UT's defense limited the Tigers to just four shots on goal in the win. The three goals were the most scored by the Big Orange in an SEC game this season and Wilkinson's tally in the eighth minute was the fastest goal scored by the team this year.

Baldwin had her best performance of the season in Thursday's victory, tying a career high with three points after scoring the game-winning goal and adding an assist in the first half. The junior midfielder has set career highs in goals (two), assists (two) and points (six) already this season.

Wilkinson Rewriting the Record Books

UT's active scoring leader continues her climb towards the top of two record lists. The New Zealand native moved into a tie for second on the program's career goals list after scoring for the third straight match on Thursday. She also moved up to fourth on the Vols' all-time scoring chart with 73 career points. Wilkinson leads the team and is tied for fourth in the SEC with 20 points this season and needs just two more points to break her previous single-season career high of 21 set back in 2014. She has posted at least one point in nine of the team's last 11 games and leads UT with six multi-point performances this season.

O'Keefe Piling Up the Points

Vols' midfielder Rylie O'Keefe continued her breakout sophomore season with two more assists last week. O'Keefe is second in the SEC and tied for sixth in the nation with eight assists this season. The Littleton, Colo., native ranks second on the team with four goals and 16 points and has at least one point in seven of the past 11 games. Three of her four goals this year have been game winners.

Success on Set Pieces

Tennessee has been deadly on set pieces this season, scoring nine of its 24 goals off of them this season. The Vols have five goals off corner kicks and four more have resulted from free kicks. Four of the team's last nine goals have resulted directly from set pieces.

Follow the Action

Sunday's game will be streamed live on SEC Network +/WatchESPN (Online Only) as Darren Headrick (PxP) and Tori Beeler-Watson (analyst) will call the action. Fans can also follow live stats for the game by clicking the link above or visiting the soccer schedule page on UTSports.com.

Ticket Information

No tickets needed. Admission to all Tennessee soccer home games is FREE!

Know the Foe

Texas A&M

The Aggies are coming off a 1-1 tie at home against Missouri on Thursday and currently sit two points behind the Vols in the SEC standings. Texas A&M features a stout defense that has only allowed 10 goals in 13 games this season. The Aggies rank second in the SEC with a 0.75 goals against average and are also tied for second in the league with five shutouts. Senior Danielle Rice has played every minute in goal for A&M and ranks second in the SEC in GAA and shutouts. Junior forward Haley Pounds leads the Aggies' attack with six goals and four assists on the year.

UT's All-Time Record vs. Texas A&M: 3-1-0

Texas A&M has been ranked in all four meetings of the series. The Vols won the first three contests, all by a 1-0 score, before losing their first games against the Aggies in 2014. UT is 2-0 at home against A&M.

Promotions/Giveaways

Check out the promotions that will be going on at Sunday's game below.

- Free 2016 Tennessee Soccer Scarf for First 500 Fans

- Free Tennessee Boomstick for First 100 Fans

- Free Vuvuzela for First 50 Students

- Soccer Sundae: First 100 children get a scoop of ice cream and can make their own sundaes.

- Postgame Autographs

Fan Information/Stadium Policies

Please be advised that the university's new bag policy for all of its athletic venues will be in effect for this event. In order to enhance safety and expedite fan entry at Tennessee athletic events, the university is implementing new safety policies for fans bringing bags into all athletic venues.

Only one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon, clear, resealable plastic storage bag per person will be permitted. Fans will also be allowed a small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Fans interested in purchasing an approved clear bag may visit the Official Team Store at Neyland Stadium, VolShop locations in the Student Union, 17th & Cumberland Avenue and University Commons; as well as other area retailers.

For more information on the new bag policy click HERE.

What's Next?

Tennessee has only one game next week, a Friday night matchup in Lexington, Ky., against the Wildcats. Start time is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET and the game will be streamed on SEC Network +/WatchESPN.