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Tennessee takes commanding lead against Rutgers in season opener, 4-1

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Tennessee takes commanding lead against Rutgers in season opener, 4-1

Summary

No. 24 Tennessee defeated Rutgers 4-1 in the Scarlet Knights' season opener on August 13 in Knoxville. Tennessee dominated the first half with an 11-2 shot advantage, scoring twice early. Rutgers improved in the second half, outshooting Tennessee 10-7 and earning all its corner kicks, but managed only one goal from Emma Johns in the 76th minute. Despite a productive preseason, Rutgers faced a challenging start against a ranked opponent.

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Status Watch

•Tennessee scored two goals in the first half, leading 2-0 at halftime.
•Rutgers outshot Tennessee in the second half, 10-7, and earned all six corner kicks.
•Emma Johns scored Rutgers' lone goal in the 76th minute.
•Rutgers started three players with no previous regular-season starts.
•Tennessee's Kylee Simmons scored twice, marking her return after injury.

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4:28 AMYahoo Sports — No. 24 Tennessee Buries Rutgers Early as Scarlet Knights Open 2026 With a 4-1 Loss in Knoxville

What they're saying

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Rutgers opened its 2026 season Thursday night at Regal Soccer Stadium against the most difficult opponent on its non-conference schedule, and for the opening 45 minutes the gap looked every bit as wide as the rankings suggested. No. 24 Tennessee piled up an 11-2 shot advantage before halftime, added two more goals […]
— Yahoo Sports

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