Aug. 24, 2016

SEC Network +/WatchESPN Gametracker Game Notes

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee continues its four-game homestand to begin the season this Thursday when the Washington Huskies visit Regal Soccer Stadium. The game will be streamed live on SEC Network +/WatchESPN at 7 p.m.

GAME INFO

Tennessee vs. Washington

Opponent: Washington Huskies
Date/Time: Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. ET
Location/Venue: Knoxville, Tenn./Regal Soccer Stadium
TV: SEC Network + (Online)
Gametracker: UTSports.com

TEAM INFO

Tennessee Volunteers

Roster Schedule Stats

Washington Huskies

Roster Schedule Stats

Need to Know

Tennessee went 1-1 last week to open the 2016 season with a 1-0 loss to Southeast Missouri in the season opener before bouncing back with a 1-0 victory over Liberty on Sunday night. Maya Neal scored her first collegiate goal to help the Vols beat the Flames while goalkeeper Jamie Simmons made four saves to record the eighth shutout of her UT career.

Neal Off to Hot Start

The redshirt freshman scored the game-winning goal in the 77th minute of Tennessee’s 1-0 victory over Liberty on Sunday. Neal also led the team with a career-high six shots on the night, and if not for a few spectacular saves by the Flames’ goalkeeper, likely would have had multiple goals in the contest. The Naperville, Ill., native has started both games for the Vols this season after missing nearly all of last year with an injury and has been the team’s most consistent offensive threat so far.

Stingy Defensive Effort Continues

The Big Orange have picked up where they left off defensively from 2015. After ranking second in the SEC in goals allowed (18), GAA (0.93) and shutouts (nine) last year, the Vols allowed just a single goal in two games last week. UT also outshot its opponents 35-24 last week.

Vols Tabbed Ninth in SEC Preseason Poll

UT was picked to finish ninth in the SEC this season by the league’s 14 head coaches in the preseason poll. Defending regular-season and tournament champion, Florida, was picked to win the league. View the entire preseason poll HERE.

Ticket Information

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

Know the Foe

Washington

The Huskies are 0-1 after falling to Portland, 2-1, in their season opener last week. Washington went 12-7-2 last season and lost to Texas A&M in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. UW returns its top nine scorers from a year ago, led by Shannon Simon and Kimberly Keever. Simon led the team with seven goals and five assists last season, and scored the Huskies lone goal in their season-opening loss to Portland. Keever finished second on the team with six goals in 2015.

UT’s All-Time Record vs. Washington: 1-1-0 (UT won the last meeting, 1-0, back in 2005)

Promotions/Giveaways

Check out the promotions that will be going on at Thursday’s game below.

- First 500 fans receive a mini soccer ball

- $1 Hot Dogs & Drinks All Game

- Student Rewards Swipe In

- 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 concludes its season-opening four-game homestand on Sunday evening against ETSU at 6 p.m. Admission is free and gates open an hour before game time.