The Missouri Tigers (3-6-2) traveled to Knoxville to compete against the Tennessee Volunteers (6-1-3) for their fifth conference game. The Tigers faced an uphill battle as first-team all-SEC forward Kylee Simmons was unavailable for the contest.
Missouri, picked last in the SEC preseason poll, came into tonight 1-1-2 during conference play. The Tigers looked to build upon their 2-0 win against Florida last Sunday with a win in Knoxville.
The first half of the game was a very defensive battle, with a 0-0 scoreline through the first 20 minutes of play. Both teams maintained composure in their defensive fronts with great passing and rotations. However, the Volunteers had a clear offensive edge over the Tigers, having 4 corners whereas the Tigers only had 1. In the 20th minute, the Tigers conceded the game’s only goal on a successful corner kick. Jaida Thomas squeezed the ball through a line of Missouri defenders for the goal. As play resumed, both teams made substitutions for fresh legs. Despite these substitutions, both teams struggled offensively, with a big chance missed by Tennessee that threatened to double the Volunteers’ lead. Tennessee’s lead remained 1-0 at the halftime whistle.
The second half proved no better for Missouri as they were unable to produce a goal, and Tennessee held on to their 1-0 lead until the game’s conclusion. The Volunteers improved to 2-0-2 in SEC play and moved one step closer to their 4th consecutive SEC Tournament appearance. For Missouri, star Kylee Simmons’ health remains a question as they face Ole Miss in Columbia next Thursday.
Missouri, picked last in the SEC preseason poll, came into tonight 1-1-2 during conference play. The Tigers looked to build upon their 2-0 win against Florida last Sunday with a win in Knoxville.
The first half of the game was a very defensive battle, with a 0-0 scoreline through the first 20 minutes of play. Both teams maintained composure in their defensive fronts with great passing and rotations. However, the Volunteers had a clear offensive edge over the Tigers, having 4 corners whereas the Tigers only had 1. In the 20th minute, the Tigers conceded the game’s only goal on a successful corner kick. Jaida Thomas squeezed the ball through a line of Missouri defenders for the goal. As play resumed, both teams made substitutions for fresh legs. Despite these substitutions, both teams struggled offensively, with a big chance missed by Tennessee that threatened to double the Volunteers’ lead. Tennessee’s lead remained 1-0 at the halftime whistle.
The second half proved no better for Missouri as they were unable to produce a goal, and Tennessee held on to their 1-0 lead until the game’s conclusion. The Volunteers improved to 2-0-2 in SEC play and moved one step closer to their 4th consecutive SEC Tournament appearance. For Missouri, star Kylee Simmons’ health remains a question as they face Ole Miss in Columbia next Thursday.
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