Texas soccer ties No. 8 Tennessee in SEC home opener

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Texas soccer ties No. 8 Tennessee in SEC home opener
Summary

Texas women's soccer played to a 2-2 tie against No. 8 Tennessee in their SEC home opener on September 18 at Mike A. Myers Field. Texas initially took a 2-1 lead with goals from Mya Brandon and Ashlyn Anderson, but a second-half equalizer from Kylee Simmons leveled the match. A red card issued to Texas in the 69th minute left them with ten players, forcing them to defend for the tie. The game drew a crowd of 1,898, the largest since a 2024 NCAA Tournament match. Texas will next play Florida in Gainesville on September 24.

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  • Texas took a 2-1 lead after two first-half goals.
  • Kylee Simmons equalized for Tennessee in the second half.
  • Texas played the last 21 minutes with ten players after a red card.
  • 1,898 fans attended the match, marking a significant turnout.
  • Texas's next game is on September 24 against Florida.
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  • 6:00 AMYahoo SportsPlaying a Longhorn down, Texas soccer ties SEC home opener against No. 8 Tennessee
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Despite goals from sophomore transfers Mya Brandon and Ashlyn Anderson, Texas soccer ties No. 8 Tennessee while playing a Longhorn down.

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