The University of Tennessee's women's soccer program, ranked No. 16 in the latest poll, is set to welcome Western Carolina to Regal Soccer Stadium this Sunday for a senior day matchup that promises fireworks.
The Lady Vols arrive with an immaculate 3-0-0 record, having opened the season with a convincing 4-0 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday night.
Four different players found the back of the net in that win, each scoring their first career goal for the Volunteers, a testament to the depth and fresh talent on the roster.
The game also marked a milestone for the stadium, as 5,489 fans packed the stands, shattering the previous attendance record of 4,040 and underscoring the growing popularity of the program.
Four seniors — Lauryn Berry, Dakota Brown, Shae O'Rourke and Kylee Simmons — will be honored during the ceremony, each having contributed significantly to the team's early success.
Senior Day Ceremony
The ceremony will spotlight the four graduating players, highlighting their journeys from freshman recruits to key contributors on a team that has started the season with three straight wins.
Junior goalkeeper Cayden Norris has been a steady presence between the posts, recording 17 career shutouts and helping the Vols limit opponents to just one goal in the first three matches of 2026.
Fifth‑year forward Kylee Simmons, who returned from an ACL injury, has already accumulated six points and provides veteran leadership alongside the younger scorers.
Western Carolina enters the match after a 4-2 home win over Winthrop, a narrow 2-1 loss to UNC Wilmington and a 0-0 draw at Appalachian State, giving them a 1-1-1 start.
The Catamounts are scheduled to face two power‑conference opponents later in the month, including a September 3 contest against NC State, a test that could define their season trajectory.
Junior midfielder Gabriela Vatrano has emerged as the team's leading scorer, notching a brace in the season‑opening victory and driving the offense forward.