Thursday, September 4
Cookeville, Tenn.
7:00 p.m.
Chattanooga
4-1-1, 0-0-0
2
at
2
Tennessee Tech
0-5-2, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Photo by: Ray Soldano
Mocs Soccer Battles to 2-2 Draw at Tennessee Tech
9/4/2025 10:54:00 PM | Women's Soccer
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — The Chattanooga women's soccer team earned a hard-fought 2–2 draw on the road Thursday evening against Tennessee Tech at the Tech Soccer Field. Despite trailing early, the Mocs rallied behind standout performances from Caroline Richvalsky and Paige Thomas to extend their unbeaten streak to four matches.
Tennessee Tech struck first in the 14th minute with a goal from Tori Soutuyo, assisted by Natalie Howard and Melina Hamm.
Chattanooga responded swiftly. Caroline Richvalsky netted her third goal of the season in the 28th minute off a setup from Paige Thomas. Thomas chased the ball into the corner and fired a cross into the box at the net and Richvalsky rose above her defender for a header that hit off the far post to tie it up 1-1.
Just before halftime, Thomas added a goal of her own in the 42nd minute, assisted by Emma Reeves, giving the Mocs a 2–1 lead heading into the break. Reeves fed the ball over to Thomas just past midfield who picked it up on the run. She fired off a shot into the back of the net for the go ahead goal.
The Golden Eagles leveled the score in the 62nd minute with an unassisted goal from Howard.
Chattanooga had many chances in the second half thwarted by the Golden Eagles. Thomas fed another pass into the box for Richvalsky that was saved by keeper Maggie Conrad.
Caroline Ekern played all 90 minutes in goal and tallied four saves. Richvalsky had five shots, Thomas recorded four and EG Dillard notched three, including one that hit off the cross bar late in the match.
Chattanooga returns home to host North Alabama at Finley Stadium Sunday, Sept. 7 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.
FROM HEAD COACH GAVIN McKINNEY
"Tough game on the road. Tech were well up for it and made things difficult for us. We weren't at our best today, but we're looking forward to responding Sunday."
NOTES
• Mocs run unbeaten streak to four games.
• Paige Thomas has a SoCon-best five goals and is tied for the league lead with 11 points.
• Caroline Richvalsky scored her third goal of the season.
• Freshman Emma Reeves recorded her first collegiate assist on Thomas' goal in the 42nd minute.
• Chattanooga leads the series 14-6-4 and is 2-0-4 in the last six matches.
• This is the last non-conference match between the two programs. Tennessee Tech is set to join the Southern Conference in 2026.
FOLLOW CHATTANOOGA SOCCER
For the latest news and information on Chattanooga Mocs Soccer, visit the official website of Mocs Athletics at GoMocs.com. Fans can also follow the Mocs on social media at @GoMocsSoccer (X), @GoMocsWSoccer (Instagram).•
Tennessee Tech struck first in the 14th minute with a goal from Tori Soutuyo, assisted by Natalie Howard and Melina Hamm.
Chattanooga responded swiftly. Caroline Richvalsky netted her third goal of the season in the 28th minute off a setup from Paige Thomas. Thomas chased the ball into the corner and fired a cross into the box at the net and Richvalsky rose above her defender for a header that hit off the far post to tie it up 1-1.
Just before halftime, Thomas added a goal of her own in the 42nd minute, assisted by Emma Reeves, giving the Mocs a 2–1 lead heading into the break. Reeves fed the ball over to Thomas just past midfield who picked it up on the run. She fired off a shot into the back of the net for the go ahead goal.
The Golden Eagles leveled the score in the 62nd minute with an unassisted goal from Howard.
Chattanooga had many chances in the second half thwarted by the Golden Eagles. Thomas fed another pass into the box for Richvalsky that was saved by keeper Maggie Conrad.
Caroline Ekern played all 90 minutes in goal and tallied four saves. Richvalsky had five shots, Thomas recorded four and EG Dillard notched three, including one that hit off the cross bar late in the match.
Chattanooga returns home to host North Alabama at Finley Stadium Sunday, Sept. 7 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.
FROM HEAD COACH GAVIN McKINNEY
"Tough game on the road. Tech were well up for it and made things difficult for us. We weren't at our best today, but we're looking forward to responding Sunday."
NOTES
• Mocs run unbeaten streak to four games.
• Paige Thomas has a SoCon-best five goals and is tied for the league lead with 11 points.
• Caroline Richvalsky scored her third goal of the season.
• Freshman Emma Reeves recorded her first collegiate assist on Thomas' goal in the 42nd minute.
• Chattanooga leads the series 14-6-4 and is 2-0-4 in the last six matches.
• This is the last non-conference match between the two programs. Tennessee Tech is set to join the Southern Conference in 2026.
FOLLOW CHATTANOOGA SOCCER
For the latest news and information on Chattanooga Mocs Soccer, visit the official website of Mocs Athletics at GoMocs.com. Fans can also follow the Mocs on social media at @GoMocsSoccer (X), @GoMocsWSoccer (Instagram).•
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
UTC
TTU
Goals
2
2
Shots
17
11
Shots on Goal
5
6
Saves
4
3
Corners
0
3
Fouls
13
11
Scoring Plays
Tori Soutuyo (1)
Assisted By: Natalie Howard , Melina Hamm
GOAL by TTU Soutuyo, Tori Assist by Howard, Natalie and Hamm, Melina.
14:14
Caroline Richvalsky (3)
Assisted By: Paige Thomas
GOAL by UTC Richvalsky, Caroline Assist by Thomas, Paige.
28:32
Paige Thomas (5)
Assisted By: Emma Reeves
GOAL by UTC Thomas, Paige Assist by Reeves, Emma.
41:47
Natalie Howard (1)
GOAL by TTU Howard, Natalie.
62:08
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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