Vols win streak pushed to 4 after victory over UF

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 12 Tennessee picked up its fourth straight SEC win on Thursday, defeating Florida in Regal Soccer Stadium, 2-0.

The victory prolonged UT’s win streak over the Gators to 4, courting again to 2018, which is the longest stretch in program historical past.

Junior Claudia Dipasupil and freshman Jordan Fusco discovered the online for Tennessee (11-1-0, 4-1 SEC). In aim, junior Lindsey Romig made three saves to file her seventh clear sheet of the season. The Vols have been dominant offensively, sustaining possession for 64 % of the sport, outshooting the Gators 25-6, and taking 14 nook kicks whereas limiting UF to 2.

Shaye Seyffart had the most effective possibilities for Florida (3-7-3, 2-2-1 SEC), getting off 4 photographs, two of which have been on body. UF keeper Alexa Goldberg got here up with six saves on the day.

“This (win) was large. Clearly, all of the factors you may get are vital general within the league after which throughout the SEC East. It is the primary time we have crushed Florida 4 instances in a row, so it is a large achievement for all the youngsters in that locker room,” mentioned Tennessee head coach Brian Pensky.

“I feel our confidence simply continues to develop with every sport. Tonight was the primary evening in SEC play the place we scored first, in order that’s sort of a giant deal. In our first three SEC wins we needed to come from behind. It is also our first SEC shutout. Hopefully these two issues can construct our confidence going into a really tough place to play (at No. 19 South Carolina) in opposition to a really, superb staff on Sunday.”

The match in opposition to Florida was UT’s annual Pink Night time in recognition of Breast Most cancers Consciousness month, and the staff donned pink uniforms for the event. Kickoff was slated for 7 p.m. ET however was delayed to 7:30 p.m. as a result of inclement climate. There have been intervals of driving rain all through the match.

Tennessee outshot the Gators 14-3 within the first half, with Dipasupil placing one within the facet internet on a penalty kick on the 20-minute mark to present the Vols a 1-0 lead on the half. Freshman Taylor Huff drew the foul that led to the penalty.

Fusco discovered the aim six and a half minutes into the second half, one-touching a cross from Jaida Thomas into the highest proper nook of the online from 15 yards out.

Taylor Baksay received a shot on body within the 81st minute for the Gators, however Romig was there to make the save, securing the shutout for UT.

UP NEXT: Tennessee travels to Columbia on Sunday for a 2 p.m. matchup with No. 19 South Carolina. The sport might be televised on ESPNU.

DIPASUPIL TAKES THE LEAD: With a aim and an help in opposition to Florida, junior Claudia Dipasupil took the lead in whole factors with 17. She has six objectives and 5 assists on the season.

TRIPLE THREAT: Taylor Huff, Jaida Thomas, and Claudia Dipasupil are in a three-way tie for many objectives scored, every with six.

SECOND HALF TEAM: Tennessee has outscored opponents 23-3 after halftime, has scored seven objectives in the course of the closing 10 minutes of regulation and has landed two golden objectives this season.