The Western Carolina women's soccer team fell 4‑0 at Regal Soccer Stadium on Tuesday night, slipping to 1‑2‑1 on the season.
Tennessee, ranked 16th nationally, opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Shae O'Rourke rose above the defense to head the ball into the net, giving the Volunteers a 2‑0 lead.
Kylee Simmons converted a penalty to get the Catamounts on the board, but Jayla Blue added a goal for Western Carolina in the latter stages, though the visitors ultimately fell 4‑0.
Key takeaways
Amara Yetka's 12 saves set a personal best, yet the Catamounts were outshot 33‑4, the most shots they have faced since a 2010 loss to Auburn.
The match saw Western Carolina commit 10 fouls, while Tennessee kept a tighter discipline with only four, underscoring the physical nature of the contest.
Looking ahead, the Catamounts will host East Carolina on August 30 at 1 p.m. before traveling to face the NC State Wolfpack on September 3 at 7 p.m., hoping to rebound from the setback.