Ole Miss Hosts Tennessee On Sunday

Oct. 9, 2010

MATCH #15
OLE MISS REBELS (5-7-2, 1-3-1 SEC)
vs. TENNESSEE LADY VOLS (6-6-1, 3-1-1 SEC)
Sunday, 1 p.m., Oxford, Miss., UM Soccer Stadium, CSS

QUICK HITS
- Ole Miss will continue a five-game home stand Sunday playing Tennessee at 1 p.m. in a game televised by CCS.
- During Friday's match against the Bulldogs freshman keeper Sarah Story set a school record for saves in a game with 17.
- Ole Miss recorded its fifth shutout of the year against #18 Georgia in the 0-0 (2OT) tie.
- Dylan Jordan scored her team-leading fourth game-winning goal of the season at #25 Alabama. Jordan also leads the team in goals (7) and points (15).
- Ole Miss will have another televised game next Sunday when the team hosts Arkansas on Fox Sports South at 1 p.m.

Last Time Out
Ole Miss recorded a 0-0 double overtime tie against #18 Georgia Friday night. Sarah Story made a program-record 17 saves in the game for Ole Miss. Dylan Jordan, Erin Emerson and Mandy McCalla each recorded three shots for Ole Miss. The Bulldogs outshot the Rebels 29-12 in the game.

Rebels vs. Ranked Foes
Through its non-conference schedule, the Rebels faced two top-25 teams. Ole Miss fell to #8 Santa Clara 3-1 at the Inn at St. Mary's Classic hosted by Notre Dame. The Rebels hosted #20 Memphis, falling to the Tigers, 2-1. In conference play, four of Ole Miss' first five conference games are against ranked foes. Ole Miss beat #25 Auburn, 2-1, on September 26. The Rebels fell at #20 South Carolina and #6 Florida while Ole Miss recorded a 0-0 (2OT) tie with #18 Georgia.

Ole Miss vs. Tennessee
Tennessee leads the all-times series, 3-8-1. Last season the two teams recorded a 1-1 double overtime tie in Knoxville. Ole Miss has not beaten Tennessee since the 2003 season and prior to that win the Rebels' last win over the Lady Vols was during the 1997 season. Two of the last four meetings between the two school have ended in a tie in the 2006 and 2009 seasons. The Rebels did not face the Lady Vols during the 2001 and 1998 seasons.

Scouting Tennessee
Tennessee is 6-6-1 overall and is 3-3-1 in SEC play. The Lady Vols are coming off a 1-0 double overtime win at Mississippi State on Friday night. Tennessee is led by Chelesa Hatcher who has recorded 11 points during the year. Goalkeeper Molly Baird has played in 13 games this season. She has allowed 22 goals (1.66 GAA), has made 59 saves and posted three shutouts.

"Pet a Puppy" Campaign Set for Sunday
Ole Miss soccer and the Oxford Humane Society are teaming up Sunday for the "Pet a Puppy" campaign. The Humane Society will bring adoptable puppies and young dogs to the game. Fans are asked to bring pet items to donate including dog and cat food, toys, puppy collars, Polar fleece blankets (to make beds), paper towels and hand sanitizer.

Story Sets Saves in a Same School Record
Freshman keeper Sarah Story continues to impress in goal as recorded a career-high and program-high for saves in a game with 17 against #18 Georgia. Story stopped a penalty kick against Alabama and has made several key saves for the Rebels during the season. Story has recorded three shutouts this year and has allowed 15 goals and has a GAA of 1.40.

Upcoming Schedule
The Rebels will remain at home next weekend hosting LSU on Friday, October 15 at 7 p.m. and Arkansas on Sunday, October 17 at 1 p.m. The Arkansas game will be televised by FS South.

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