Tennessee soccer defeats LSU in SEC season opener
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Tennessee defeated LSU 3-1 on the road in an SEC conference matchup on September 11, 2026. Shae O'Rourke opened the scoring for the No. 8 Lady Vols in the 11th minute before an LSU equalizer in the 39th minute tied the game at halftime. Taylor Cheatham reclaimed the lead for Tennessee in the 55th minute, and Ines Derrien secured the result with a penalty kick in the 72nd minute. LSU defender Jocelyn Ollivierre played the full 90 minutes, but teammate Jazmin Ferguson did not see the field during the match. Ferguson and Ollivierre had previously been granted eligibility through a court order to play a fifth season for the Tigers. This victory keeps Tennessee undefeated on the season with an overall record of 6-0-1.
- •Tennessee defeated LSU 3-1 in an SEC conference opener.
- •Shae O'Rourke, Taylor Cheatham, and Ines Derrien scored for Tennessee.
- •Jazmin Ferguson did not play while Jocelyn Ollivierre played all 90 minutes for LSU.
- •Tennessee remains unbeaten at 6-0-1 this season.
- •LSU players recently returned under a temporary restraining order granting extra eligibility.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee soccer opens SEC play with win vs LSU, Jazmin Ferguson does not play
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee soccer opens SEC play with win vs LSU; Jazmin Ferguson does not play
"Tennessee soccer opened SEC play with a 3-1 over LSU. The Tigers did not play Jazmin Ferguson, who previously signed pro contract but is on roster.
"Tennessee soccer opened SEC play with a 3-1 over LSU. The Tigers did not play Jazmin Ferguson, who previously signed pro contract but is on roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:32 AMTennessee soccer opens SEC play with win vs LSU, Jazmin Ferguson does not play
Tennessee soccer opened SEC play with a 3-1 over LSU. The Tigers did not play Jazmin Ferguson, who previously signed pro contract but is on roster.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:32 AMTennessee soccer opens SEC play with win vs LSU; Jazmin Ferguson does not play
Tennessee soccer opened SEC play with a 3-1 over LSU. The Tigers did not play Jazmin Ferguson, who previously signed pro contract but is on roster.
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