| vs. Western Kentucky (1-1-0) | vs. Providence (1-1-0) |
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| Thursday, Aug. 25 • 7 p.m. | Sunday, Aug. 28 • 6 p.m. |
| Vanderbilt Soccer Complex | Vanderbilt Soccer Complex |
| Watch: SECN+ | Watch: SECN+ |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Game Notes | Game Notes |
At a Glance
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The Commodores open the 2022 home slate Thursday night when they welcome Western Kentucky to the Vanderbilt Soccer Complex (7 p.m.).
- Against the Hilltoppers, the Commodores own a 5-1-0 record. Last season, Vanderbilt dropped an overtime thriller at Western Kentucky, 2-3.
- Two current Commodores scored last season in Kentucky. Raegan Kelley knotted the match up in the 58th minute, just five minutes after the Hilltoppers had broken the 0-0 stalemate. Abi Brighton then scored in the final three minutes to force the overtime session on the road.
- In last season’s meeting, the Commodores outshot the Hilltoppers, 17-7.
- The matchup Sunday will be the first between Providence and Vanderbilt.
Don’t Miss Opportunities
- Thursday Night Concession Specials: discounted drink options and bottomless popcorn
- Thursday Giveaway: 2022 Schedule Poster; free tank top to first 100 students
- Sunday Early Bird Concession Specials: Half off popcorn until start of match
- Sunday Giveaway: Tiff’s Treats Cookies
- Kids Korner: poster making, sidewalk chalk, coloring, and more
Last Time Out
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The Commodores opened their 2022 season undefeated on the road, posting shutouts at both Evansville and Purdue.
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Sara Wojdelko got the first start in goal this season, recording one save in her collegiate debut to pick up the win. She and Kate Devine split time at goalkeeper with junior Devine getting the nod at Purdue. Devine tied her career-high saves in the match, recording four, including one on the penalty kick in the waning minutes of the contest to keep her team up by one.
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Rachel Deresky’s two-goal weekend led the team and earned the Maryland native SEC Forward of the Week honors. Both goals were game-winners.
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Deresky, Caroline Betts and Raegan Kelley all scored at Evansville en route to the 3-0 victory before Deresky’s lone goal at Purdue lifted them to victory, 1-0, over the Boilermakers.
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Kelley and Deresky led the team in points last week (four). Deresky’s two goals and Kelley’s goal and two assists were tied for a team-best.
Up Next
- The Commodores continue their home-stand Sept. 2 against East Tennessee State at 7 p.m.
