With a strong 6-0 win over in-state opponent Middle Tennessee State University, the Commodores extended their unbeaten streak to eight and moved their season record to 5-0-3. The match took place at the newly constructed Geodis Park, regularly the home of Nashville Soccer Club of Major League Soccer. It was the first collegiate match in.
After an electric, come-from-behind tie on Monday against Northwestern, the Commodores (4-0-3) claimed their fourth victory against Ball State (1-4-0) with the sole goal coming near the end of regulation. The Commodores started heavily in Ball State’s half, holding most of the possession in the midfield. After a few unsuccessful through balls, a volley landed.
Following a comfortable win in its season opener, Vanderbilt was kept silent in a scoreless draw versus UMass on Sunday. Despite 23 shots, nine corners and a penalty kick, the Commodores were unable to find the back of the net on a frustrating, scorching-hot afternoon. Vanderbilt asserted control of the game in the early stages.