Tennessee tops Rutgers 4-1 to start 2026 soccer season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The No. 24 Tennessee Lady Vols began their 2026 soccer season with a decisive 4-1 victory over Rutgers on August 13 at Regal Soccer Stadium. Fifth-year forward Kylee Simmons and sophomore Kai Tsakiris each scored two goals for Tennessee, which took control early. The Lady Vols outshot Rutgers 18 to 12, with five of their shots on target. Taylor Cheatham and Shae O'Rourke provided assists in the match. Tennessee will play South Alabama next on August 16 at 2 p.m. EDT.
- •Tennessee opens the season 1-0 with a win.
- •Kylee Simmons and Kai Tsakiris each score two goals.
- •The Lady Vols had 18 total shots compared to Rutgers' 12.
- •Next match for Tennessee is against South Alabama on August 16.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee opens 2026 season with win against Rutgers
"Lady Vols open 2026 soccer season with a win against Rutgers.
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