Lady Vols defeat No. 5 Memphis for sixth consecutive shutout

(5-1-1) defeated No. 5 Memphis (5-1-0), 1-0, Thursday at Regal Soccer Stadium.

The match between the two in-state schools was scoreless at halftime. The Lady Vols led, 1-0, after Macaira Midgley scored an unassisted goal in the 48th minute.

The Tigers outshot Tennessee, 9-4, and Memphis had two of its scoring chances land on goal. All four of the Lady Vols’ shots were on target.

Thursday’s match marked the sixth consecutive shutout for Tennessee. The Lady Vols last shut out six consecutive opponents in 2021.

Tennessee has not allowed a goal since losing its season opener at Indiana, 1-0, Aug. 15.

The Lady Vols will next play Ole Miss at home on Sept. 19 to open Southeastern Conference play.