A pivotal road test
The Chattanooga women's soccer team is set to travel to Nashville on Thursday, August 27, for a 7:00 p.m. EDT showdown with Lipscomb.
The series between the Mocs and the Bisons has been tightly contested since 2007, with the Mocs holding a 4‑5‑1 edge over their opponents.
Recent results have swung in favor of Chattanooga, including a 1‑0 win in 2019 at the UTC Sports Complex where Samantha Shaw scored the game‑winning goal, and a 3‑0 home victory over Austin Peay that featured Lilly Kate Varino’s shutout debut.
Standout performers
Quinn Johnson has emerged as a central figure for the Mocs, tallying three goals and two game‑winning strikes this season, earning a spot on the Southern Conference Coaches Preseason All‑Conference Team and the 2025 SoCon Freshman of the Year honor.
Between the posts, Caroline Ekern continues to dominate, boasting 34 career wins and 22 clean sheets, the most in program history.
On the opposing side, the Bisons sit at 2‑1 after a heartbreaking loss to Miami (FL) in the final seconds of their last game, with Tatum Ahlemeyer leading their attack, having scored two goals that both proved to be game‑winners.
Coaching addition
Zoey Mize, a former four‑year starter who once led the team in assists, has returned to the program as an assistant coach, bringing a player‑turned‑mentor perspective to the staff.
The match will be played at Lipscomb’s home venue in Nashville, a site where the Bisons have posted a 3‑1‑1 record in road games against Chattanooga, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming contest.
With early‑season momentum at stake, the encounter serves as a litmus test for the Mocs’ defensive solidity and the Bisons’ offensive firepower, promising a compelling battle in the Southern Conference.