Vols Draw At Mississippi State Sunday Afternoon

Sunday, October 27

Starkville, MS

2:00 PM

University of Tennessee

Mississippi State

October 27, 2019 | Soccer

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STARKVILLE, Miss. -- The Tennessee soccer team fought back to earn a 1-1 draw with Mississippi State on the road and claim a point in the SEC standings Sunday afternoon at the MSU Soccer Stadium. Senior forward MA Vignola tied the match in the second half on a penalty kick for her team-leading ninth goal of the season.

Vignola's equalizer came in the 64^th minute of action, as the Cincinnati, Ohio native converted her third penalty kick in three tries season. Sophomore forward Mackenzie George earned the penalty as she drew a foul on a tackle inside the box.

Bulldog forward Onyi Echegini opened the scoring in the 53^rd minute, as the freshman fired a shot from outside the 18-yard box inside the near post. The goal was assisted by Olivia Hernandez and Monigo Karnley, who leads the squad with six assists on the season.

Mississippi State posted a 22-14 lead in shots for the match, with a 6-5 edge in shots on goal. Corner kicks were 11-8 in favor of the Bulldogs, while Tennessee notched a 52-48 advantage in the battle for possession.

Neither side scored in the opening half, as Tennessee led Mississippi State 7-3 in shot attempts and 4-1 in corner kicks. Shots on goal and saves were even at two apiece in the first 45 minutes.

UP NEXT: The Vols return home Thursday night, Oct. 31 for their regular season finale against the league-leading Arkansas Razorbacks. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Regal Soccer Stadium, with senior recognitions beginning at approximately 6:40 p.m.

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