COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Mizzou soccer team will welcome No. 3 Vanderbilt to Audrey J. Walton Stadium on Friday, October 9, at 6 p.m. CT. This matchup is the 15th encounter between the two programs, with the all-time series tied at 6-6-2. Missouri has been strong at home against Vanderbilt, holding a 5-2-0 record in Columbia; however, the Commodores won their last meeting, defeating Missouri 2-0 in Nashville on October 10, 2025.

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Missouri comes into this game after earning its first SEC point with a 1-1 draw against Arkansas on October 2, where senior Taryn Chance scored to equalize in the 72nd minute. The Tigers currently have an overall record of 3-7-2 and are 0-4-1 in SEC play, having faced a challenging schedule that included ranked opponents.

Vanderbilt enters the match boasting an unbeaten record at 11-0-1 (4-0-1 SEC) after a recent 2-0 victory over Kentucky. They have outscored opponents 43-9 this season, led by senior Sydney Watts, who ranks among the nation’s top scorers with 13 goals and 30 points. The Commodores also feature sophomore Olivia Stafford, leading the SEC with eight assists, and senior goalkeeper Alexa Gianoplus, who has a .793 save percentage.

During the previous match against Arkansas, Missouri maintained control with 15 shots, six of which were on goal. Goalkeeper Riley Wilkerson recorded four saves to maintain the draw. Missouri's attacking efforts have predominantly occurred in the second half, with 10 of the team's 15 goals coming after the break.

The Tigers have demonstrated a balanced offensive attack, with seven players contributing to their goal tally. Freshmen Rylie Morse, Lana Adams, and Landis Canada lead with three goals each. Additionally, Brianna Buels holds the record for the fastest goal in program history, finding the net just 14 seconds into a match against Murray State.

Missouri’s matchup against Vanderbilt can be streamed on SEC Network+, with live stats available on MUTigers.com and updates on Twitter at @MizzouSoccer. The game is expected to be a significant challenge for the Tigers as they meet one of the top teams in the nation.