MATCH CENTRAL: Tennessee vs. #22 South Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee soccer is set to face No. 22 South Carolina in its final home match of the regular season.
Tennessee (7-4-3, 2-3-2) is looking back to get into the win column ahead of its match versus the Gamecocks.
The Lady Vols hold a 6-1-2 record at Regal Stadium this year and have outscored opponents 14-to-4 at home.
Admission is free for all preseason and regular-season soccer matches. For fans planning to attend, note that Tennessee's
clear bag policy will be in effect.
GAME PROMOTIONS:
- Theme: Oktoberfest
- Unity Game (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee)
- Smokey's Spirit Squad
- Giveaway: 500 Steins
- Food Trucks: B's Bites & Irveys Ice Cream
- Live Anthem: Kamari Moore
- Anthem Buddies: Karen Jenkins-FC Alliance 2013 Girls Pre-ECNL
SCOUTING SOUTH CAROLINA: South Carolina is coming off a 3-1 win over Alabama and currently holds a four-match unbeaten streak. Katie Shea Collins recorded a brace in the Gamecocks' win as Cat Barry notched a hat trick in assists. Additionally, South Carolina is currently fourth in SEC standings with 14 points.
VS. THE GAMECOCKS: Thursday's meeting against the Gamecocks will be the 30th in program history, with UT holding a 14-11-4 overall record against the conference foe. In 2023, the Lady Vols picked up a point on the road in Columbia after a 1-1 draw.
TRACKING THOMAS: Thomas, who enters her final season on Rocky Top, currently ranks second on Tennessee's all-time goals list with 40 and sits just four back of Kylee Rossi's program-best 43. The three-time All-SEC player and 2021 All-American appeared in just two matches last season before suffering a season-ending injury. During the 2022 season, Thomas scored 13 goals and posted the best goals-per-game average in the SEC at .68.
PUT 'EM ON NOTICE REESE: Freshman
Reese Mattern was slated as a Freshman Midseason Top 100 by TopDrawerSoccer.com. The Charlottesville, Virginia, native has started in all 13 matches while notched two goals and three assists. Mattern currently leads the squad with three assists and 21 shots.
UP NEXT: Tennessee will hit the road for 2 p.m. ET Sunday match at Kentucky.