Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Sunday, September 7
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
6 p.m.
Middle Tennessee
vs
#25 Vanderbilt
Middle Tennessee Hosts No. 25 Vanderbilt in Top-25 Showdown
9/6/2025 3:09:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee (4-2-1) faces its biggest test of the season Sunday evening, welcoming No. 25 Vanderbilt (5-1-0) to Hayes Stadium for a non-conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT.
History vs. Vanderbilt
The Blue Raiders aim to break through against their in-state foe, holding a 1-8 all-time series against the Commodores and a 0-4 mark in Murfreesboro. The teams last met in Sept. 8, 2024, when Vanderbilt claimed a 3-0 win in Nashville.
About Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee has been strong at home in 2025, posting a 3-0-1 record at Hayes Stadium.
Sophomore goalkeeper Demi Gronauer is coming off a season-high five-save performance, while forward Emma Pettersen paced the offense with four shots on frame in Thursday's contest at Lipscomb.
The Blue Raiders' last top 25 matchup came in 2022 against then No. 12 Ole Miss.
Senior forward Taijah Fraser continues to lead the attack, ranking No. 3 nationally and first in Conference USA in game-winning goals. She recorded her third goal of the season in the win over West Georgia, adding to earlier tallies on Aug. 14 at Belmont and Aug. 21 against Alabama A&M.
About Vanderbilt
The Commodores enter Sunday's clash riding momentum after knocking off No. 16 Georgetown, 1-0, on Thursday night.
Vanderbilt is led by head coach Darren Ambrose, who owns a 112-62-30 record in his 11th season with the Commodores and a 260-135-65 mark overall in 26 seasons as a head coach.
Game Information
Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT Sunday at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. The match will stream live on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee women's soccer on social media: Facebook(@BlueRaiderSoccer), X (@MT_Soccer) and Instagram (@mt_wsoccer).
History vs. Vanderbilt
The Blue Raiders aim to break through against their in-state foe, holding a 1-8 all-time series against the Commodores and a 0-4 mark in Murfreesboro. The teams last met in Sept. 8, 2024, when Vanderbilt claimed a 3-0 win in Nashville.
About Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee has been strong at home in 2025, posting a 3-0-1 record at Hayes Stadium.
Sophomore goalkeeper Demi Gronauer is coming off a season-high five-save performance, while forward Emma Pettersen paced the offense with four shots on frame in Thursday's contest at Lipscomb.
The Blue Raiders' last top 25 matchup came in 2022 against then No. 12 Ole Miss.
Senior forward Taijah Fraser continues to lead the attack, ranking No. 3 nationally and first in Conference USA in game-winning goals. She recorded her third goal of the season in the win over West Georgia, adding to earlier tallies on Aug. 14 at Belmont and Aug. 21 against Alabama A&M.
About Vanderbilt
The Commodores enter Sunday's clash riding momentum after knocking off No. 16 Georgetown, 1-0, on Thursday night.
Vanderbilt is led by head coach Darren Ambrose, who owns a 112-62-30 record in his 11th season with the Commodores and a 260-135-65 mark overall in 26 seasons as a head coach.
Game Information
Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT Sunday at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. The match will stream live on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee women's soccer on social media: Facebook(@BlueRaiderSoccer), X (@MT_Soccer) and Instagram (@mt_wsoccer).
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