FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas opened SEC play with a 3-1 victory over No. 13 Tennessee on Friday at Razorback Field.
The Lady Vols (7-1) had not allowed a goal prior to Friday, but the Razorbacks (5-2) had no trouble scoring early.
In the fifth minute, Parker Goins slipped a ball behind the backline to Jessica De Filippo, who buried the shot into the bottom corner of past the onrushing keeper. The score was De Filippo’s first goal of the season and of her Razorback career after transferring from Louisville.
Arkansas coach Colby Hale emphasized the importance of scoring quickly against Tennessee.