Cook Named SEC Freshman of the Week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Tennessee freshman midfielder Isabella Cook has been announced as the SEC Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.

A native of Elmhurst, Illinois, Cook scored her second game-winner of the season and dished out an assist as Tennessee defeated Kentucky 2-0 Sunday for its first SEC win of 2019.

Cook's goal came in the 20th minute on the end of a cross from classmate Colleen McIlvenna, putting the Vols ahead 1-0 in the early going with her third score of the season. Nine minutes later, Cook connected on an assist to MA Vignola to give UT a 2-0 lead that would hold for the final score.

Cook logged a season-high 80 minutes against the Wildcats and was part of a strong team defensive effort, as UT held Kentucky without a shot on goal for the entire contest. Her three points were also a season-high and the most by a Tennessee freshman since Sonia Ouchene Salón also logged three points against Cincinnati on Sept. 8.

Cook is the first Vol to be named SEC Freshman of the Week since Oct. 31, 2014 - when Carlyn Baldwin was honored following back-to-back wins over No. 21 Missouri and Ole Miss.

Tennessee returns to action Thursday night, hosting the Georgia Bulldogs in another SEC East rivalry matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Regal Soccer Stadium.

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