The No. 21 Memphis women's soccer team suffered a 4-1 defeat against No. 3 Vanderbilt, dropping their season record to 1-2-0. Vanderbilt took an early lead with Courtney Jones scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a Memphis own goal just before halftime. Margo Matula and Sydney Watts extended Vanderbilt鈥檚 lead in the second half before Natalie Dvorakova netted a late goal for Memphis, marking her first collegiate score with an assist from Miyu Morota.

By the Numbers
  • Memphis recorded 7 total shots with 6 in the second half.
  • Ava Galani made a career-high 5 saves in goal for Memphis.
State of Play
  • Memphis has struggled to start the season, now holding a 1-2-0 record.
  • Vanderbilt remains unbeaten at 3-0-0 following the victory.
What's Next

The Tigers will face Ole Miss on Thursday, August 27, looking to bounce back and improve their season record.

Bottom Line

Despite the disappointing loss, Natalie Dvorakova's goal highlights potential growth for Memphis, as they gain experience in a challenging matchup against a top-ranked opponent.