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Volume 136, Issue 16

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Inside: • It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month and “thinking pink” to show their support by passing out ribbons and partnerships. Read more about the philanthropy in Contributor Kennedy Elaine Sanders story on page 2. • Lauren Leilani Johns is much like any other fourth grader- except she’s applied for public office. Contributor Grace Stout breaks down Leilani’s application to local office on page 5. • Columnist Nguyen Nguyen talks about the “chaos of American politics” and the relief following the Kavanaugh confirmation. His latest installment of “From the Other Side” is on page 6. • Will the Vols come off a bye-week successful against Auburn? Sports Editor Blake Von Hagen says it’ll be a challenge. Read the preview of the game on page 8.

President Donald Trump and Brett Kavanaugh, associate justice of the Supreme Court, arrive at a ceremonial swearing-in event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8, 2018. Olivier Douliery /Abaca Press / TNS

Kavanaugh’s confirmation leaves UT students motivated, outraged Neeley Moore

Assistant News Editor Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court was considered a well-deserved victory for some on campus while others mourned the loss of a gruesome battle. The controversy of Kavanaugh’s confirmation was a conversation for weeks before the vote took place due to allegations from Dr. Christine Ford, who accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct while the two were in high school. Following hearings and a private investigation from the F.B.I., the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court by a 50-48 vote. Prior to the confirmation, the weight of Ford’s allegations created an uproar among both political parties who desired for their side to prevail. Even before Ford accused Kavanaugh, groups protested Trump’s nomination back in July because of Kavanaugh’s stance on women’s rights and reproductive issues. In August, a protest took place in downtown Knoxville against Kavanaugh. The student population of the University of Tennessee reflected the mindset of the differing strong opinions about the vote. For the College Republicans at UT, the confirma-

tion was well deserved following the amount of scrutiny and debate over Kavanaugh’s nomination. “We believe that the truth prevailed over the past week from both the FBI investigation and the Senate Judiciary Committee,” Savanna Jacoby, communications director of College Republicans, said. “We are pleased that Judge Kavanaugh is now Justice Kavanaugh on the United States Supreme Court. We believe he will always put the Constitution first.” The College Democrats, on the other hand, believed the confirmation to be a disgrace to the current political leaders. “The confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is a shame to the country and to sexual assault survivors,” Andrew Dison, president of the College Democrats, said. Dison’s belief is that Kavanaugh’s confirmation will lead to a negative impact on women’s rights due not only to his conservative beliefs but also to Ford’s allegations being unsubstantiated, which portrays a negative outcome for victims of sexual misconduct choosing to speak out. “Kavanaugh will be a force against women’s rights, worker’s rights, and minority rights for at least the next thirty years. There have now been more men on the Court who were accused of sexual assault than women

of color,” Dison said. “On a campus like UT, where sexual misconduct and rape is all too frequent, we sent the wrong message to those who commit those acts. Thank you Dr. Christine Blasey Ford for coming forward with your story and empowering more survivors to share theirs as well.” The Women’s Coordinating Council at UT feels equally as strong as the College Democrats on the subject of Kavanaugh’s confirmation due to the impact they believe it may create on the subject of injustice and gender inequality. Amanda Bryant, president of the Women’s Coordinating Council, was distraught over the confirmation but not surprised considering the attitude she has previously seen directed towards women who choose to report sexual misconduct. “While I am angry and disheartened by the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, I am not surprised,” Bryant said. “I am not surprised, that in a culture which elected a president who brags about assaulting women, the outcry of American women has been ignored during this confirmation process. I am not surprised that Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was not believed. I am not surprised that she was mocked by the President of the United States for sharing her story. This is the reality for women in

this country who choose to report. I am not surprised, but I am angry, and I know that countless others on this campus share these emotions.” For students who feel frustrated by Kavanaugh’s confirmation or feel afraid, Bryant encourages students to join the Women’s Coordinating Council for their upcoming “Take Back the Night” event on Oct. 23 to stand for breaking the silence for sexual assault survivors. Regardless of political belief, both parties encourage the student population to take their own response to Kavanaugh’s confirmation into account when voting in the upcoming election. “I trust that each of us will be at the polls on Nov. 6 to ensure that we never again elect a Congress which would allow a sexual assailant onto the highest court in the land,” Bryant said. The College Republicans believe the situation should naturally motivate students to vote in order to do their part to ensure the Senate seats and local government positions align to their personal beliefs. “I think the confirmation process speaks for itself. The political division is in plain sight. If students want to change the process then they must do their research and vote for their candidates,” Jacoby said.

CAMPUSNEWS UT students, professor comment on Serena Williams sexism discussion

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Serena Williams’ 2018 U.S. Open Tennis match against Naomi Osaka sparked heavy debate over sexism in sports when a dispute arose between Williams and chair umpire Carlos Ramos, and several UT-related people have given their take on the controversy. Williams committed multiple violations during her match, which included breaking her racket, abusing a chair umpire and the ultimate offense that started the dispute: receiving sideline coaching help. Williams was adamant that she did not cheat and engaged in a heated discussion with Ramos. “You stole a point from me. You’re a thief too,” Williams told Ramos during the argument. During her post match press conference, Williams referred to the dispute, saying that Ramos has “never taken a game from a man because they said ‘thief.’” The comment caused an uproar in sports media regarding the treatment of women athletes in all sports. While many have expressed their dissatisfaction with Ramos’s decision with the belief it cost Williams the game, Dr. Erin Whiteside, UT professor of journalism and electronic media, had a different sentiment. “I think the issue is bigger than Ramos and how he treated Williams,” Whiteside said. “It

Serena Williams celebrates during her women’s singles fourth round victory against K. Kanepi at the 2018 U.S. Open on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Williams won 2-1. Xinhua / Zuma Press / TNS

is our discomfort with women, especially black women, who assert themselves in spaces controlled by men, such as sports.” Whiteside also touched on the importance of athletes’ voices on these social issues. “ ... I do not think that athletes necessarily have a duty to speak out on social issues,” Whiteside said. “But I do believe that they have a right to do so and that sports are a highly visible platform for speaking out, thus a highly effective platform for speaking out.” As for sports journalists, Whiteside believes

that discussion of social issues is almost necessary. “I do not believe in the ‘stick to sports’ mantra in sports journalism,” Whiteside said. “Sports is a dynamic beat that incorporates much more than simply covering what happens between the lines.”

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Sorority campaigns for breast cancer awareness through ribbons, partnerships Kennedy Elaine Sanders Contributor

Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) is “thinking pink” to show their support for breast cancer awareness. October was declared Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985, and the international campaign has continued today to promote screening and early detection of the disease. The pink ribbon was established as the symbol for breast cancer in 1993. Every October, large organizations and millions of people wear pink in support of survivors. With their national philanthropy being breast cancer awareness and education, ZTA passes out hundreds of pink ribbons on Pedestrian Walkway every October. To the members, this mission is everything. With ZTA’s website stating that one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her life, the sorority has declared the cause “personal.” “Spreading awareness is one of my favorite things about Zeta Tau Alpha,” Reed Joyce, junior in advertising and member of Zeta Tau Alpha, said, explaining how she enjoys passing

out the ribbons on campus because they serve as a “physical symbol” for breast cancer awareness and education.“(Those with breast cancer) could be anyone: your sister, your mom, your cousin or your friend.” According to the sorority’s national website, 19 million pink ribbons have been passed out by members since 1992. With the purpose of the ribbons being to get students actively engaged in their own personal health, ZTA began their campaign Think Pink®, representing the sorority’s efforts towards breast cancer education and awareness. The pink ribbons come with a clothespin in order to let students fasten the ribbons to their backpacks as ZTA’s effort for them to serve as a constant symbol of support and encouragement of awareness. Junior in advertising Jasmine Rogers keeps her ribbon on her backpack all year long, being personally affected by breast cancer. “My mom had breast cancer and it’s very important that younger men and women be aware of symptoms and the effect that breast cancer has” Rogers said. Rogers added that she is “proud to support Zeta Tau Alpha in their philanthropic initiatives because they are helping so many people feel

supported.” Morgan Shelton, director of philanthropy for ZTA and junior in kinesiology, oversees the Think Pink® committee members of the chapter. “There is no position I would rather have than to be able to support this cause as director of philanthropy,” Shelton said. “This cause is very powerful and each small action proves to make such a large impact.” As a result of ZTA’s close relationship with the NFL, the organization changes its logo to include a pink ribbon and players and coaches wear pink in October, with members of the sorority passing out ribbons at football games. ZTA also has partnerships with Bright Pink and the American Cancer Society in order to help provide resources on assessing people’s own risk and how to check themselves for the signs of breast cancer. ZTA members will be on Pedestrian Walkway for the remainder of October handing out the ribbons to students as a message of hope and a reminder to be conscious of their own health. “These small ribbons mean so much to us and we hope that people will utilize them by digging deeper to learn about and be aware of the cause,” Shelton said.

CITYNEWS

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Movie review: ‘Venom’ poisons Marvel’s reputation Jake Yoder

Contributor “Eyes! Lungs! Pancreas! So many snacks, so little time!” Venom is a character with a large fan base and a long history in the Marvel universe. When it was announced that he was going to get his own film, many fans were excited by the prospect. As the film came closer to release, it was revealed that “Venom” would be its own cinematic universe with no connection to any of the Spider-Man movies or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Venom is a character whose origin is incredibly entangled with the story of Spider-Man, so before seeing the film, I had to wonder, could he be done justice without the web-slinger? In the hands of Sony, it seems the answer is a resounding no. Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) is a successful reporter in San Francisco. He lives a happy life, exposing the cruelties of the city during the day and spending nights with his fiancé, Anne Weying (Michelle Williams). While investigating the mysterious Life Foundation, run by philanthropist Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), Eddie asks a few too many questions and loses

his job, his fiancé and his house. Meanwhile, the Life Foundation has brought four alien symbiotes back from space and is conducting human experiments on them. When one of these symbiotes ends up pairing with Eddie, an unlikely friendship begins. “Venom” was a complete mess of a movie. At an hour and 52 minutes, the film simultaneously felt rushed and incredibly long. The first act set up the life of Eddie Brock incredibly quickly and almost as rapidly tore it apart. The film jumped from moment to moment with little to no set up, making the film feel hurried. When the film reached its climax, I literally whispered to my friend, “Oh, is this it? We’re already at the final battle?” The story was absolute chaos with almost every single character, motivation seeming forced and unbelievable. Eddie Brock was the exact same character at the beginning of the movie that he was at the end, with the only exception being his newly formed bond with Venom. The motivations of the titular symbiote were faulty and switched towards the end of the movie with very little explanation. The true villain who appeared at the end of the film was one of the most generic characters I have seen recently in cinema, wasting the potential of a good character.

Tom Hardy gave one of his worst performances as Eddie Brock. The accent he used was messy and sounded annoying. He seemed to be phoning in many lines, and it felt like he was only there for a paycheck. Michelle Williams was serviceable as Anne Weying, though her character was given very little to do other than motivate Brock to get his life together. Riz Ahmed gave the best performance in the film as Life Foundation CEO Carlton Drake. He believably played a character who was willing to do what needed to be done for what he saw as the good of humanity. I always enjoyed his presence on the screen, and he stole every scene he was a part of. The action in “Venom” had the potential to be great. Instead, director Ruben Fleischer presented sloppy fight scenes filled with shaky cameras and, in one scene, literal fog, which made the action confusing and hard to make out. The film would have benefited from an R rating but was instead PG-13, making “Venom” tamer than it should have been. The only saving graces of “Venom” were that about half of the humor landed and about a third of the action was fun to watch. Other than that, “Venom” will leave you wanting more and disappointed. If given the opportunity to go see this film — don’t. Just save your money.

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King Tuff, Father John Misty give memorable performance Kalon Ambrose Contributor

It all started with a zebra-print suit and a bedazzled snap back at the Mill and Mine Tuesday night. Kyle Thomas, better known by his stage name King Tuff, was the first to perform in the dimly lit room as opening act. Beginning with a slow, deliberate ballad, Thomas was setting the tone for what was sure to be a night of calm, family-friendly classic rock music. At least, that’s how it would’ve seemed. However, with each song, the energy rose as the subject matter plummeted down into the depths of artistic depression. In the past, Thomas has drawn comparisons to many 60s rock and roll legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia, and on Tuesday night he made sure to live up to those expectations. Thomas only addressed the crowd twice. Once, to welcome the crowd, and a second time to say goodbye and prepare the crowd for the upcoming headliner. The eventually psychedelic set was sonically pleasing and well received by the crowd. At first glance, it seemed to be one of the rare occurrences where a performers opening act may outshine the headliner. That is, unless the headliner is Josh Tillman. If King Tuff used his set to lead the crowd an soaring voyage, Tillman, now performing under the stage name Father John Misty, brought them back down to earth in the agreeable and sobering manner only an exceptional performer could. Starting with several songs from his most

recent work “God’s Favorite Customer,” Tillman utilized exceptional transitions to revisit his old material, as well as tell a few anecdotes about his time as a rock star and how, as he repeated many times, “very cool” is his least favorite automatic human response that he somehow can never escape. Tillman moved between a rotating set of acoustic guitars and the on-stage piano throughout the night. The audio engineering of the concert by the Mill and Mine was fantastic, as songs from both acts sounded clear and very similar to their studio-recorded counterparts. The real treat of the set, however, were the visuals. Thick fog and warm-colored lights made the stage appear like something out of a magazine photo shoot. This, coupled with Tillman’s natural showmanship and stage presence, made looking away from the stage at any point of the show a difficult task. Between songs, the audience drowned the stage in a sea of applause. This is probably because Tillman jokingly asked them to in order to avoid awkward silences. The spectacle created was well received by the audience, as Tillman was welcomed back onto the stage for three encore songs, one from each of his three most recent albums. The climax of the night came in the final song of Tillman’s regular set. He performed the hit, “I Love You, Honeybear,” with an electric guitar accompaniment unlike anything in the song’s studio version. As fog continued to fall over the stage, Tillman’s touring guitarist showcased his musical chops with a several minute long solo while Tillman danced around the stage like a man that truly was “God’s Favorite Customer.”

CITYNEWS

Thursday, October 11, 2018 • The Daily Beacon

9-year-old applies for Farragut office Grace Stout

Contributor With interests ranging from fashion to dinosaurs to gardening, Miss Lauren Leilani Johns is much like any other fourth grader. She attends school at Farragut Intermediate, goes to museums, watches movies and applied for public office. As the youngest qualified applicant in United States history, Leilani is making waves by applying for the office of Alderman in Farragut. Leilani prioritizes helping people and making her community the best it can be. Having lived in Farragut her entire life, she has a close connection to the city and its people. Her interest in the community began when she was only five and she began accepting canned goods and food in lieu of birthday gifts. She continues this every year, and her interests have since spread. Her love of storytelling, fashion and gardening has won her many awards — including several from the 2018 Tennessee Valley Fair. Her love for the community and for helping people influenced her decision to apply as Alderman. “I want to help my community,” said Leilani. “I want the town to do more for kids in the parks and its future community center. The town needs to be exciting.” Leilani’s emphasis on kids has given her an edge. She seeks to represent local schools and give a youthful perspective to an adult-run city. She wants to add “live” dinosaurs to the parks to increase tourism along with massive gardens like the one she tends to at home. But applying for public office is difficult for anyone — especially someone as young as Leilani. “The hardest part is not knowing what questions are being asked of me when I did the media and Board of Mayor of Alderman (BOMA) interviews,” said Leilani. “I was nervous, but it was also fun.” Both of Leilani’s parents, Margaret and Bill Johns, adamantly support and help their daughter achieve her dreams. “Obviously, we have helped her in talking to her about what to expect, how to prepare for interviews and meetings (just be yourself), and to make sure she is having “fun” because if not, why do it?” said Bill Johns, Leilani’s father.

Both Margaret and Bill Johns are UT alumni and are active in the community and politics. Their knowledge and experiences have been vital in guiding Leilani through the nuances of applications and publicity. “This opportunity she is pursuing gives us as parents a great opportunity to interact with our daughter on different levels than trying to help her in school work or play time,” said Bill Johns. In aiding her, they noticed the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community and the country. Leilani’s dedication came as no surprise to her family, but in the current, turbulent political climate, Leilani’s story has been influenced others across the nation. According to Bill Johns, not even critics can keep Leilani from shining. “There are a few ‘bureaucrats and naysayers’ who just cannot grasp her age and the reasons why she is doing this. In short, she meets the qualifications and wanted to do this, and as parents, we will support her in all her positive endeavors. Leilani truly has inspired others.” Leilani and her family are not alone. The local government has rallied behind Leilani to give her the best experience possible. From interviewers to transportation, the entire city of Farragut is full of support and love for this applicant. “Making a difference is easy,” said Leilani. “Just do what you can when you can.”

Courtesy of Bill Johns

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Nguyen Nguyen Columnist

Saturday evening, when Vice President Mike Pence announced the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, my first reaction was relief. After two weeks of both parties fighting over a handful of swing votes and the sexual assault allegations against the judge, it is finally over, and Americans can take a temporary break from our messy politics. The chaos was at its absolute worst after the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. I sat through the 10-hour hearing, which was broadcasted live on every single news network in America. It was painful to watch both victims get caught up in this political ridiculousness. I believe that no person on earth deserves to be publicly dragged through this kind of process and receive such heavy criticism from the public. We all feel sorry for Dr. Ford, a brave woman who was willing to risk her family’s safety and her own to have her voice be heard. However, I certainly think there is another overlooked victim in this case – Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Since the day President Trump announced his nomination for the soon-to-be vacant Supreme Court seat, the Democrats have opposed him and have done anything they could to entitle him as a villain in their “allegory.” With the support of the mainstream media, they have used the #MeToo movement to bring threats against them. I do believe Judge Kavanaugh is qual-

ified for the position due to his years serving in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He graduated from Yale Law School and had an impressive career. I believe these accomplishments have resulted from great efforts and not from being an alcoholic. With these accusations, his career and family are on the verge of totally collapsing. If we put ourselves in his shoes, I believe we should also feel sorry for what he has experienced. Senator Susan Collins of Maine made great arguments for her confirm vote in a one-hour speech on the Senate floor as she shared her process of making her decision. As a female Republican senator, it must have been extremely difficult for Sen. Collins to vote confirm for Kavanaugh. I respect her judgement and her courage. With a 50-48 vote to confirm Kavanaugh and one Democratic senator (Joe Manchin of W. Va.) voting “yes,” this could only mean that Judge Kavanaugh is perceived as well-qualified for the Supreme Court. These senators risked their seats in the midterm election to protect what they believed was right. However, I also oppose how the FBI handled the investigation of sexual allegations. This case does not end here, and the Democrats have made it clear that they would pursue further investigation if they gain the majority of the House in this upcoming election, which seems likely to happen. I believe that women should be heard, and every case should be investigated carefully, but when no solid evidence is presented, we must respect the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment. In the end, what we will remember about this case is the chaos created by the two parties and the ugliness of American politics. Nguyen Nguyen is a sophomore studying mechanical engineering. He can be reached at nnguye33@vols.utk.edu.

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Auburn Tigers another challenge for Pruitt, Vols Blake Von Hagen Sports Editor

Coming off games against No. 14 Florida and No. 2 Georgia in back-to-back weeks, Tennessee’s bye week came at an opportune time. Now, the Vols must quickly shift their focus back to the gridiron. Tennessee travels to No. 21 Auburn for a matchup with the Tigers on Saturday. “Every year that we have played them (Auburn), it’s always been a battle,” Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt said. “Hopefully, it will be the same way this year.” Pruitt has experience playing against Auburn. As the defensive coordinator at Georgia and Alabama before being hired at Tennessee, he faced the Tigers annually. This season brings a new experience for Pruitt, as he deals with the ups and downs of life as a head coach. His main goal is to keep his players focused on the task at hand. “Coach Pruitt emphasized at the beginning of the season that we are going to go through adversity and we are going to face it,” junior linebacker Daniel Bituli said. “This is football.” The Vols will be without freshman defensive back Trevon Flowers against the Tigers. Flowers suffered a broken collarbone in practice and is

out for an extended period of time. Pruitt is not expecting a drop-off in the secondary, and playing time will be determined by how players practice throughout the week. “We have guys who have played multiple positions,” Pruitt said. “So it will probably be the same guys who were playing before Trevon started playing. We will see how it goes this week.” Auburn’s stout defense presents a challenge to Tennessee’s offense. The Tigers are holding opponents to 323.5 yards per game, which is good for the 20th-best total defense in the country. However, Auburn gave up 418 yards to Mississippi State’s offense in a 23-9 loss to the Bulldogs last week. The Tigers allowed 349 of those yards on the ground, but Pruitt expects the defense to come ready to play against his team. “They’re deep up front and they have really good linebackers too,” Pruitt said. “Those linebackers – I know a lot of these guys just because of recruiting and things like that – really good competitors. The guys play it the right way and I can guarantee you they’ll be ready to play this week.” Offensively, Auburn averages 163.8 rushing yards per game this season. The unit is led by JaTarvious Whitlow, who has 69 carries for 427 yards.

Kam Martin has added 67 rushes for 266 yards. “These guys do a really good job of running the football,” Pruitt said. “They create a lot of explosive plays out on the perimeter, so you have to have good edges to make them block you to begin with…you need to get them in third-andlong yardage.” The Tigers’ offense is led by junior quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who was named the 2017 SEC Newcomer of the Year and also made an appearance on the 2017 second team all-SEC. He is averaging just 196.7 yards through the air this season, while completing 60.12 percent of his passes. Stidham also has 37 carries for 81 yards on the ground. “He (Stidham) has an arm,” Tennessee junior defensive back Baylen Buchanan said. “He can launch the ball…he can run the ball. It does not alarm us, but yes, he can use his feet too.” Pruitt said he watched Auburn’s loss to Mississippi State during the Vols’ bye week. He credits much of the Bulldogs’ success to their quarterback, Nick Fitzgerald, who ran for 195 yards in the game. “They were willing to run their quarterback, I think 25 times in the game,” Pruitt said. “It’s tough to defend…I can tell you this, that quarterback’s really sore today and in this league you do that over and over and over again, you better

Tennessee Head coach Jeremy Pruitt at the Vol Walk prior to the game against UTEP on Sept. 15, 2018 . Megan Albers / The Daily Beacon have another one.” Tennessee and Auburn are set to kickoff at 11:00 a.m. CT on Saturday from Jordan-Hare Stadium. Pruitt is looking forward to the early start. “I like 11:00 a.m. kickoffs, especially on the road,” Pruitt said. “We’ll be home by 7:30 that night. Sitting around all day as opposed to a 7:00, I like 11:00 myself.”

SOCCER

No. 17 Vols looking to press forward in SEC as postseason approaches Cory Sanning

Staff Writer Senior midfielder Anna Bialczak’s breaths could not have been deeper as she stood at the mouth of Regal Soccer Stadium with a Fairlife Yup! chocolate protein shake in her left hand and a scrum of reporters prepared to greet her. Having just been dealt a tough defeat at the hands of in-state rival Vanderbilt, the Baltimore, Maryland native’s face bore a look of both frustration and determination as the night sky set in over Knoxville. “I think as a team we’ve really come together to pull out some great wins,” Bialczak said. “When you take a loss it’s tough, but it’s all about how you bounce back and I’m looking forward to how we bounce back from this.” As the No. 17 Vols prepare to take a road trip to Athens to take on the Georgia Bulldogs, they’ll also be looking to sharpen their record within the SEC, with just four regular season matches remaining until the postseason begins. Tennessee is 4-2 thus far in conference play,

with both losses coming at home to top 25 competition in the Commodores and South Carolina. Being without All-SEC striker Khadija Shaw for durations throughout the season, the Vols have found ways to overcome obstacles without the comfort of having of their top option on offense at times, but have struggled to overcome that in others. Despite being unable to overcome the combination of South Carolina and Vanderbilt for the fourth consecutive season, the Vols will be looking to improve upon what has been a solid regular season for head coach Brian Pensky and company. “I’d say a B-plus,” Pensky said. “I put an asterisk on the grade however because there are games where we played with our full slate of kids and some without. Bunny and Katie are important pieces.” Cousins, who has been dealing with soreness since training began, played just 33 minutes during Sunday’s loss to Vanderbilt and was not available for the Vols as they took down the Gators, while Shaw competes with the Jamaican

national team. While Pensky isn’t one to make excuses, he didn’t mince words when discussing their relevance. “Those are important kids to our team,” Pensky said. Throughout six SEC games, Tennessee is averaging 1.5 goals per game, while surrendering one to the opposition. While three of those victories have come by way of a shutout, they gave up a combined five scores to South Carolina and Vanderbilt, a far-cry from their goals-allowed average of 0.54 throughout the regular season. With Shaw slated to be in Texas for the foreseeable future, there is now room for veteran presences such as Bialczak, Danielle Marcano, Meghan Flynn and Rylie O’Keefe to produce for the Vols. Having combined for seven goals thus far, the quartet of seniors will be leaned on heavily down the stretch for a roster that boasts eight true freshmen and six additional underclassmen. As they inch closer and closer to a chance at SEC Tournament redemption, Tennessee will

The Tennessee women’s soccer team meets prior to game against UT-Martin on Sept. 2, 2018 at Regal Soccer Stadium. James Klein / The Daily Beacon be using the memory of last year’s (and this year’s) defeat at the hands of Vanderbilt as a driving force. “Going into this year’s SEC Tournament, we just have to be confident show that we’re better.” Bialczak said. “I think we’ll be alright.”