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Lady Vols Fall To #15 Nebraska, 2-1
November 17, 2023 | Soccer
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Lady Vols dropped a heartbreaker at No. 15 Nebraska on Friday, falling in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to the fifth-seeded Huskers, 2-1.
The Lady Vols held the Huskers, who entered the contest averaging 18.9 shots per game, to just 12 shots, five of which were on goal. UT also held Eleanor Dale, the nation's leading goal scorer, without a point on the night.
Sophomore Macaira Midgley found the net for Tennessee (9-7-4). In goal, redshirt-sophomore Ally Zazzara finished the game with three saves.
Sarah Weber netted a first-half goal for NU (16-3-3), and Ella Guyott logged the game-winner. At keeper, Samantha Hauk recorded one save on the night.
"All year, our players have been determined and have been playing for their teammates to their left and right," said Tennessee head coach Joe Kirt.
"Together they found a way to get through some really difficult situations with so many players stepping up to overcome our injuries. They've always found a way to get through it together and get the job done when it mattered most. And that's what I hate for them tonight, that they weren't able to get over the hump. This season speaks to their strength, collective unity and their belief and support of one another through thick and thin. I feel proud and privileged to lead this exceptional group of young women."
The Lady Vols got the first look of the game six minutes into play when Kameron Simmonds ripped a shot from the top of the box, but it went straight to Hauk for the grab.
The Huskers got their first quality opportunity in the 19th minute when an open Dale got a foot on a cross at the far post, but her volley sailed over the net.
Dale got off another shot two minutes later, but Lawson Renie was there to knock the ball wide for the corner, and the Lady Vols cleared.
Weber put the Huskers up 1-0 with 17 seconds left in the half, sprinting into the box to capitalize on a failed goal kick by Zazzara when she slipped just before making contact with the ball.
Midgley netted the equalizer just three minutes into the second half when Kennedy Price sent a cross into the box and the NU defense couldn't clear it, running onto the ball and one-touching it into the side net from 12 yards out.
Dale got a head on a set piece ball in the mouth of the goal in the 62nd minute, but Zazzara had the reflexes to collect the save.
Weber got another open look from just inside the box with 16 minutes left in regulation, but her shot curved wide of the goal.
The game looked destined for overtime, but with just under a minute remaining, a ball flicked by Jordan Zade landed at Guyott's feet on the back side of goal, and she tapped it over the line for the win.
The Lady Vols finish the season with a record of 9-7-4, having advanced to the NCAA Round of 32 for the 10th time in program history.
The Lady Vols held the Huskers, who entered the contest averaging 18.9 shots per game, to just 12 shots, five of which were on goal. UT also held Eleanor Dale, the nation's leading goal scorer, without a point on the night.
Sophomore Macaira Midgley found the net for Tennessee (9-7-4). In goal, redshirt-sophomore Ally Zazzara finished the game with three saves.
Sarah Weber netted a first-half goal for NU (16-3-3), and Ella Guyott logged the game-winner. At keeper, Samantha Hauk recorded one save on the night.
"All year, our players have been determined and have been playing for their teammates to their left and right," said Tennessee head coach Joe Kirt.
"Together they found a way to get through some really difficult situations with so many players stepping up to overcome our injuries. They've always found a way to get through it together and get the job done when it mattered most. And that's what I hate for them tonight, that they weren't able to get over the hump. This season speaks to their strength, collective unity and their belief and support of one another through thick and thin. I feel proud and privileged to lead this exceptional group of young women."
The Lady Vols got the first look of the game six minutes into play when Kameron Simmonds ripped a shot from the top of the box, but it went straight to Hauk for the grab.
The Huskers got their first quality opportunity in the 19th minute when an open Dale got a foot on a cross at the far post, but her volley sailed over the net.
Dale got off another shot two minutes later, but Lawson Renie was there to knock the ball wide for the corner, and the Lady Vols cleared.
Weber put the Huskers up 1-0 with 17 seconds left in the half, sprinting into the box to capitalize on a failed goal kick by Zazzara when she slipped just before making contact with the ball.
Midgley netted the equalizer just three minutes into the second half when Kennedy Price sent a cross into the box and the NU defense couldn't clear it, running onto the ball and one-touching it into the side net from 12 yards out.
Dale got a head on a set piece ball in the mouth of the goal in the 62nd minute, but Zazzara had the reflexes to collect the save.
Weber got another open look from just inside the box with 16 minutes left in regulation, but her shot curved wide of the goal.
The game looked destined for overtime, but with just under a minute remaining, a ball flicked by Jordan Zade landed at Guyott's feet on the back side of goal, and she tapped it over the line for the win.
The Lady Vols finish the season with a record of 9-7-4, having advanced to the NCAA Round of 32 for the 10th time in program history.
Team Stats
TEN
NEB
Goals
1
2
Shots
8
12
Shots on Goal
2
5
Saves
3
1
Corners
5
8
Fouls
9
6
Scoring Plays
Sarah Weber (15)
GOAL by NEB Weber, Sarah.
44:43
Macaira Midgley (2)
GOAL by TEN Midgley, Macaira.
48:11
Ella Guyott (1)
Assisted By: Jordan Zade
GOAL by NEB Guyott, Ella Assist by Zade, Jordan.
88:59
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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