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No. 11 Tennessee ties No. 23 SMU in home opener

Tennessee came from behind to salvage a draw in its home opener Sunday at Regal Soccer Stadium.

The No. 11 Lady Vols (0-1-1) tied No. 23 SMU, 1-1, before an announced crowd of 975.

The Mustangs (1-0-1) scored first when Peyton Annen tallied in the 41st minute. Courtney Sebazco was credited with an assist on the first goal of the match.

The Lady Vols scored an equalizer midway through the second half. Jaida Thomas scored past SMU goalkeeper Samantha Estrada.

Hannah Zaluski assisted the game-tying goal for Tennessee, which outshot SMU, 25-17. The Lady Vols recorded nine shots on goal.

Tennessee redshirt freshman Ally Zazzaara made her second start of the regular season and recorded seven saves.

Story originally appeared on Vols Wire