Ole Miss Soccer to Host No. 3 Vanderbilt on Thursday Night

The Rebels have a perfect record of 5-0-0 in one-goal matches this season, securing four victories by a score of 1-0. They have also scored first in all seven of their wins, maintaining a 7-0-0 record when doing so. Allison Kolski is the only player to have participated in all 900 minutes of play this season, starting each of Ole Miss' 10 games. The team wrapped up nonconference play with a strong 7-1-0 record, including a flawless 3-0-0 mark in road games.

Across the season, Ole Miss has utilized 10 different starting lineup combinations, with 20 players earning at least one start. Kolski, Maizy Kluksdal, Alena Watts, and Sarah Granno have started every match. Six players have contributed to game-winning goals, with Ava Ghoreishi leading the team with two.

The Rebels have shown solid defensive play, allowing an average of just 8.6 shots and 3.1 shots on goal per match. They have outshot opponents 134-86, with a notable advantage of 51-31 in shots on goal, and have gained 64 corner kicks while conceding 35.

The team is under the direction of first-year head coach Todd Shulenberger, who took on the role on Dec. 1, 2025. Previously, he spent 11 seasons at Washington State, achieving a record of 113-67-34 and leading the Cougars to five NCAA Tournament appearances.

In their last match, Ole Miss faced a setback against Auburn, losing 3-0. This defeat brought their overall record to 7-3-0 and 0-2-0 in conference play. Auburn opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed by two more goals from Gracie Brown and Kennedy Husbands. Ole Miss struggled to find rhythm, resulting in only three shots on goal during the match.

Vanderbilt enters Thursday’s game with an unbeaten record of 8-0-1 overall and 1-0-1 in Southeastern Conference play. The Commodores have outscored opponents 34-8 this season, averaging nearly four goals per match. Sydney Watts is their top scorer with nine goals, complemented by contributions from Courtney Jones and others.

In 2025, Ole Miss finished with a record of 4-8-3, gaining some experience with returners like Katie Ramsden and Sarah Granno. The Rebels' current roster features 30 players, including 14 transfers and three true freshmen, reflecting a diverse set of talent from across the country.

Notably, Isabella Pontieri has been recognized on the 2026 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Watch List, highlighting her previous collegiate achievements and contributions to the team.

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