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Florida’s winless streaked continued as the team lost its fourth consecutive match to fall to 1-4-1 on the season.

Again, The Gators did not have the service of six members of their team, Becky Burleigh and five players – Carina Baltrip-Reyes, Ava Kuyken, Kit Loferski, Kouri Peace and Deanne Rose.

About 27′ into the game, Claudia Dipasupil opened the scoring for the Vols after receiving a clearance, stepped in front of a Gator, took a touch forward and pulled up with her left foot from 25 yards. The ball curled into the top shelf to help Tennessee take an early advantage in the game.

As the game continued, the Gators tried multiplying attempts to equalize the score but without result.

Maddy Rhodes shot in the box kicked off the near post and wide in the 49′.

“I just think we have to be more consistent. We did have some good chances for sure and that’s promising, but I think at the same time we gave Tennessee a little bit too many opportunities ourselves. So we have to clean it up on both sides, both defensively and offensively,” coach Becky said

Parker Roberts saw her shot skim the crossbar after making a diagonal run in the 62′.

Rhodes finally found the net for the Gators in the 80′. She headed Parkers’ corner kick to cut the deficit 2-1.

Gator Soccer equaling its own record

But, it is not the good kind.

Florida Gator’s fourth consecutive loss this season equals the program’s longest losing stretch streak (2018 and 2019).

Next-up

Florida Gator soccer will be on the road for its final two games and will look forward to build momentum against Kentucky and Missouri respectively before heading to Orange Beach for the SEC Tournament.