Thursday, September 4
Memphis, Tenn.
8 PM
University of Tennessee
at
Memphis
MATCH CENTRAL: #2/3 Tennessee at #14/15 Memphis
September 03, 2025 | Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The No. 2/3 Tennessee soccer team heads on the road Thursday for its third top-15 matchup of the season and is set to take on No. 14 Memphis at 8 p.m. ET. at Track and Soccer Stadium.
With limited bleacher seating at the under-construction Track and Soccer Stadium, fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs for home games in 2025.Â
The match can be streamed on ESPN+.
Last time out, UT secured a 3-0 win at Western Carolina. Throughout the five-match span to start the season, UT has outscored its opponents 18-0. Additionally, the 5-0-0 start from the Lady Vols marks the best start in the Joe Kirt era.
MATCHUP HISTORY:Â Memphis and Tennessee have played just four times in history, with the Lady Vols holding a 3-1 advantage. Last season, Tennessee topped the Tigers, 1-0 after Mac Midgley scored the game-winner.Â
SCOUTING THE TIGERS: The Tigers (5-0-0) are coming off a 2-1 win over Missouri. Freshman forward Ellis Kelly leads Memphis in goals scored (five), assists (three) and points this season (13).Â
YEAH, JOE: Tennessee soccer head coach Joe Kirt became the first head coach in program history to defeat a top-ranked team after the Big Orange defeated the Tar Heels to open the season. Additionally, UT defeated top-five UCLA in its third match of the season. The results mark the first back-to-back shutout victories over top-five opponents in program history. Additionally, Kirt now has three career top-five wins.Â
UP NEXT:Â The Lady Vols return home for a 1 p.m. ET match versus Georgia Southern on Sunday, Sept. 7. Senior day will take place following the match.Â
With limited bleacher seating at the under-construction Track and Soccer Stadium, fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs for home games in 2025.Â
The match can be streamed on ESPN+.
Last time out, UT secured a 3-0 win at Western Carolina. Throughout the five-match span to start the season, UT has outscored its opponents 18-0. Additionally, the 5-0-0 start from the Lady Vols marks the best start in the Joe Kirt era.
MATCHUP HISTORY:Â Memphis and Tennessee have played just four times in history, with the Lady Vols holding a 3-1 advantage. Last season, Tennessee topped the Tigers, 1-0 after Mac Midgley scored the game-winner.Â
SCOUTING THE TIGERS: The Tigers (5-0-0) are coming off a 2-1 win over Missouri. Freshman forward Ellis Kelly leads Memphis in goals scored (five), assists (three) and points this season (13).Â
YEAH, JOE: Tennessee soccer head coach Joe Kirt became the first head coach in program history to defeat a top-ranked team after the Big Orange defeated the Tar Heels to open the season. Additionally, UT defeated top-five UCLA in its third match of the season. The results mark the first back-to-back shutout victories over top-five opponents in program history. Additionally, Kirt now has three career top-five wins.Â
TRENDING UP: Tennessee's No. 2 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches Poll marks the highest-ever ranking in program history. It is the first time the Lady Vols have won five consecutive games to open the season since 2021,
UP NEXT:Â The Lady Vols return home for a 1 p.m. ET match versus Georgia Southern on Sunday, Sept. 7. Senior day will take place following the match.Â
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