UF forward Amelia Malkin hits a header during a game against the University of Oklahoma at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Diego Perdomo/WRUF)

Florida Soccer Out To Spoil Tennessee’s Bid In Season Finale Tonight

The Florida soccer team ends its season today at 7 p.m. against Tennessee at Dizney Stadium.

This match was rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. The Gators (4-7-6, 1-6-2 SEC) and Volunteers (7-5-4, 2-4-3) will play 34 days later than the originally scheduled date.

What’s At Stake

The Gators were eliminated from the SEC Tournament after recent losses to Alabama and Oklahoma. Tennessee, however, needs to win tonight to be eligible for the tournament as the ninth seed.

Season Stats

Florida freshman Vera Blom leads the team in goals scored with three, making a huge impact. Following her is Delaney Tellex, Lauren Donovan and Lena Bailey with two goals a piece.

The Volunteers’ leading scorer are Macaira Midgley and Sammi Woods at four each.

Senior Sendoff

Eleven Gators will dawn the orange and blue for the last time Wednesday. These Gator seniors were celebrated earlier this season during their match against Georgia on Oct. 13. Among the names of seniors include regular starters: Madison Young, Daviana Vaka and Emilee Hauser.

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Bohon’s Thoughts

“I’m really, really, really proud of the fight so I’m sad for our players, because they deserved more than this,” Florida coach Samantha Bohon, who will complete her third season, said after the loss against Oklahoma last Sunday.

The frustration of how this season has unfolded does not go unnoticed as the Gators aim to end it on a positive note.

Tune In

You can catch live coverage of the Gators-Volunteers match on SEC Network+, ESPN 98.1-FM/850-AM WRUF starting at 6:50 p.m.

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