Wednesday, August 12
Chattanooga, Tenn.
6 p.m.
UT Martin
0-0-1, 0-0-0
1
at
1
Chattanooga
0-0-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chattanooga | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Late Penalty Kick Delivers Season-Opening Draw For Skyhawks at Chattanooga
8/12/2026 10:33:00 PM | Soccer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Allie Carroll converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute of the University of Tennessee at Martin soccer team's season opener, as the Skyhawks drew Chattanooga on the road, 1-1, Wednesday night at Max Finley Stadium.
"It wasn't our best soccer, but our effort was better in the second half, defensively," said head coach Mike Varga after the match. "The biggest takeaway is we didn't hang our heads after conceding the go-ahead goal. We kept pressing and won the free kick, which led to the penalty and Allie calmly stepped up and tied it for us. We drew with a quality opponent on the road, but now it's a quick turnaround to get ready to play another tough match on Sunday."
For over 70 minutes, neither team could find any offense until the Mocs finally broke through in the 77th minute off a scorcher of a free kick from Quinn Johnson that found its way through the Skyhawk defense, past goalkeeper Mac Titus and into the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
With less than a minute left in the match, the Skyhawks were awarded a free kick in the Chattanooga half of the pitch. Reece Windsor took the kick for UT Martin and sent it into the box, where it dropped at the foot of Carroll, who was immediately fouled and, after a VAR review, the Skyhawks were awarded the penalty kick.
With 56 seconds remaining, Caroll stepped up to the spot and coolly went to her left, while the Chattanooga goalkeeper went right, tying the game at one on the last major play of the game.
Titus ended the match with five saves, while Nasti Tanninen had the only other shot of the night for UT Martin.
The Skyhawks resume opening weekend Sunday when they travel to the Windy City ot take on Chicago State at 1 p.m.
"It wasn't our best soccer, but our effort was better in the second half, defensively," said head coach Mike Varga after the match. "The biggest takeaway is we didn't hang our heads after conceding the go-ahead goal. We kept pressing and won the free kick, which led to the penalty and Allie calmly stepped up and tied it for us. We drew with a quality opponent on the road, but now it's a quick turnaround to get ready to play another tough match on Sunday."
For over 70 minutes, neither team could find any offense until the Mocs finally broke through in the 77th minute off a scorcher of a free kick from Quinn Johnson that found its way through the Skyhawk defense, past goalkeeper Mac Titus and into the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
With less than a minute left in the match, the Skyhawks were awarded a free kick in the Chattanooga half of the pitch. Reece Windsor took the kick for UT Martin and sent it into the box, where it dropped at the foot of Carroll, who was immediately fouled and, after a VAR review, the Skyhawks were awarded the penalty kick.
With 56 seconds remaining, Caroll stepped up to the spot and coolly went to her left, while the Chattanooga goalkeeper went right, tying the game at one on the last major play of the game.
Titus ended the match with five saves, while Nasti Tanninen had the only other shot of the night for UT Martin.
The Skyhawks resume opening weekend Sunday when they travel to the Windy City ot take on Chicago State at 1 p.m.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
UTM
UTC
Goals
1
1
Shots
2
13
Shots on Goal
1
6
Saves
5
0
Corners
3
3
Fouls
11
9
Scoring Plays
Quinn Johnson (1)
GOAL by UTC Johnson, Quinn.
76:46
Allie Carroll
UTM Allie Carroll PENALTY KICK GOAL.
89:06
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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