Zazzara Registers 100th Career Save as #25 Tennessee Ties Vandy

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –   Tennessee goalkeeper Ally Zazzara shined bright during Tennessee’s 1-1 draw against Vanderbilt, earning her 100th career save. 

Zazzara came up big for the Lady Vols with a season-high 11 saves, one of which came on a penalty kick in the 12th minute. 

Her final save of the night came on a free kick in the 90th minute that secured the tie for Tennessee (6-1-3) to extend its unbeaten streak to nine matches. 

Junior midfielder Mac Midgley gave UT its lone goal of the night, as Reese Mattern dished out the assist. 

Both Tennessee and Vanderbilt were unable to find the back of the net in the opening frame

With the win over Vandy, the Lady Vols went unbeaten against its in-state opponents for the regular season. 

In the first half, Vanderbilt took more shots on goal but couldn’t breach the Big Orange’s defense with Zazzara making five saves.

The Commodores came out hot in the second half and quickly registered a goal in the 56th minute via Sydney Watts. 

Tennessee responded in the 83rd minute with the equalizer from Midgley that came on the heels of a dangerous cross from Mattern. 

The Commodores were able to create one more chance in the final minute with a free kick, but Zazzara came up clutch once again and defended the net.

UP NEXT: The Lady Vols will face off against Missouri at 7 pm on Friday, Oct.  4th at Regal Stadium.