SOCCER CENTRAL: Xavier

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- No. 13 Tennessee is set to host a non-conference matchup against Xavier Sunday afternoon, Aug. 26. Kickoff between the Volunteers and Musketeers is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Regal Soccer Stadium.

Admission and parking for all matches at Regal Soccer Stadium is free of charge. Gates open at noon, and fans should be reminded that UT's clear bag policy will be in effect.

The match will be streamed live on SEC Network +, available online and through the WatchESPN app. Live stats will be provided via SIDEARM Stats.

Tennessee Soccer will be celebrating National Dog Appreciation Day as part of Sunday's gameday promotions. The College of Veterinary Medicine will put on a HABIT Therapy Dogs play area, while halftime will feature a wiener dog race on the field. The free Kids' Carnival will also feature dog-related crafts.

Other promotions include a Pop Socket giveaway for the first 300 fans in attendance, Jr. Vols Pack Pick-Up and Student Rewards Swipe-In.

LAST TIME OUT: The Vols earned a 1-1 draw in their first road match of the season Thursday night at Wake Forest. Trailing 1-0 in the second half, Katie Cousins tallied the equalizer on a free kick from 20 yards out.

SHAW PLAYING FOR COUNTRY: Tennessee striker Bunny Shaw has returned to her home country of Jamaica to compete in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying with the Jamaican Women's National Team. Competition begins Saturday, Aug. 25 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 2.

CONSENSUS TOP-15: As of Tuesday, Aug. 21, the Vols have been selected top-15 in both major college soccer polls. Tennessee sits 13^th on the United Soccer Coaches rankings and 15^thaccording to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

VIGNOLA EARNS WEEKLY HONOR: UT defender MA Vignola was named to the TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the Week on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The junior from Cincinnati, Ohio tallied one goal and two assists while helping the UT back line preserve two shutouts over the opening weekend.

This is the first weekly honor of the season for the Vols and the first of Vignola's career. Last season, Katie Cousins (Sept. 12) and Bunny Shaw (Oct. 3, Oct. 10) each represented Tennessee on the TDS Team of the Week.

SCOUTING XAVIER: The Musketeers are 1-2-0 on the season under second-year head coach Nate Lie. After taking the season opener over Toledo, Xavier fell in back-to-back road matches at Louisville and Northern Kentucky.

All three of Xavier's matches have been decided by one goal. Sophomore forward Sydney Schembri leads the Musketeers with three points (1 goal, 1 assist) thus far.

SERIES HISTORY: The Vols and Musketeers are deadlocked at 2-2-0 in the all-time series. The most recent matchup came on Sept. 24, 2000 - a 1-0 victory for Xavier at the First Tennessee Lady Vol Classic.

UP NEXT: UT will wrap up the month of August with a home match against Wright State on Thursday, Aug. 30. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Regal Soccer Stadium.

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Players Mentioned

Katie Cousins

Bunny Shaw

MA Vignola

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