NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Seniors Rachel Deresky and Caroline Betts combined for nine points to lift Vanderbilt over Middle Tennessee 3-0 on senior night Sunday evening at the Vanderbilt Soccer Complex.
Rachel Deresky posted five points off two goals and an assist. Caroline Betts registered four points off two assists and a goal.
Middle Tennessee held Vandy scoreless the first 16 minutes of the match, despite the Dores earning four corner kicks. Deresky opened the scoring in the 17th minute off a pass from Betts. Betts crossed from the left side of the box, through the legs of Sydney Watts’ to meet Deresky on the right for the tap in.
Only fitting that Rachel’s goal came in the 17th minute…on senior night 🥹 pic.twitter.com/LmgPaU2an2
— Vanderbilt Soccer (@VandySoccer) September 9, 2024
The Dores continued the attack out of break when Betts found Deresky again for her second score of the night. Vanderbilt found the back of the net for the final goal but this time it was Deresky to Betts in the 64th minute of the match.
Y’all this duo is SOMETHING ELSE
1️⃣7️⃣ ➡️ 5️⃣ pic.twitter.com/a6ysfbATah
— Vanderbilt Soccer (@VandySoccer) September 9, 2024
Prior to kickoff, the Commodores recognized seven student-athletes: Betts, Mia Castillo, Deresky, Jada Konte, Addie Porter, Sara Wojdelko and Francesca Yanchuk for their contributions to the program over their time.
Once a Commodore, always a Commodore 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/5RcmvukjR1
— Vanderbilt Soccer (@VandySoccer) September 8, 2024
Vandy returns to action on Thursday when they host Eastern Kentucky with a 7 p.m. kick. The nonconference finale will be aired on SEC Network+.
