Nashville, TN, August 22, 2025

News Summary

Vanderbilt University’s women’s soccer team delivered a commanding 6-0 victory against Tennessee Tech, improving their record to 3-0. The Commodores scored multiple goals, including two by Olivia Stafford and two by Sydney Watts. This win has propelled the team to No. 11 in the national rankings as they prepare for their next match against the Memphis Tigers. Coach Darren Ambrose praised the team’s performance, particularly their defensive capabilities and the quality of goals scored.

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Vanderbilt University’s women’s soccer team achieved a commanding 6-0 victory over Tennessee Tech on Friday, marking their third consecutive win of the season and improving their record to 3-0. This dominant performance has propelled the Commodores to No. 11 in the national rankings as they continue to demonstrate their strength in the 2025 season.

The scoring action began early, with Susanna Soderman netting the first goal at the 26-minute mark of the first half, assisted by Sydney Watts. Shortly before halftime, Maci Teater added to Vanderbilt’s tally with an unassisted goal, bringing the score to 2-0.

The second half saw a flurry of activity as Sydney Watts showcased her offensive prowess by scoring two rapid goals within just 62 seconds of each other. Olivia Stafford then capped off the Commodores’ scoring with two additional goals, each set up by Teater, bringing the final score to 6-0.

Stafford was particularly influential in the match, leading the team with six shots on goal, while Watts contributed with three shots on target. In contrast, Tennessee Tech struggled offensively, managing only two shots on goal, both occurring during the match’s final 34 minutes.

Defensively, Vanderbilt’s goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko held her position for the first 56 minutes before being replaced by Alexa Gianoplus, who successfully saved both of the shots on goal attempted by Tennessee Tech.

Following this impressive victory, the Vanderbilt Commodores are preparing for their next challenge against the Memphis Tigers on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. CT. This match will be streamed on ESPN+. Fans are excited to see if the team’s momentum can be carried forward against their upcoming rival.

In addition to the soccer team’s success, Vanderbilt announced details of its upcoming cross country schedule, which kicks off with the Belmont Opener on August 29 in Nashville. The team’s big highlight will be the SEC Cross Country Championships, taking place in Knoxville on October 31.

In related news from the world of Vanderbilt athletics, freshman Gabby Putnam is making waves as she ranked No. 38 in the Women’s Lacrosse Power 100 Freshman Rankings ahead of the 2026 season.

Darren Ambrose, Vanderbilt’s head coach, commended the team for their defensive capabilities as well as the quality of the goals they scored throughout the match.

Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer Team Performance Summary

• Final Score: Vanderbilt 6, Tennessee Tech 0
• Goals Scorers: Susanna Soderman, Maci Teater, Sydney Watts (x2), Olivia Stafford (x2)
• Vanderbilt Shots on Goal: 12
• Tennessee Tech Shots on Goal: 2
• Next Game: Memphis Tigers on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. CT

Upcoming Events for Vanderbilt Athletics

• Cross Country Belmont Opener: August 29
• SEC Cross Country Championships: October 31
• Gabby Putnam (Lacrosse): Ranked No. 38 in Freshman Rankings

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Additional Resources

• SI.com: Vanderbilt Soccer Gets Third Win Over Tennessee Tech
• VU Commodores: Soccer vs Louisville Postgame Press Conference
• Nashville SC: 2025 Health Report
• Clarksville Online: APSU Soccer Loses to No. 17 Vanderbilt
• VU Commodores: Soccer Releases 2025 Schedule
• Wikipedia: Vanderbilt University
• Google Search: Vanderbilt soccer
• Google Scholar: Vanderbilt soccer
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Vanderbilt University
• Google News: Vanderbilt athletics

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