Soccer knocks off No. 1 Vanderbilt, 2-1, in SEC Tournament quarterfinals

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics

11.10.2026 | Soccer

Longhorns record first win over top-ranked team in program history

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Behind a pair of first-half goals, No. 9 seed Texas upset No. 1 seed Vanderbilt, 2-1, at Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex on Tuesday night.

With the victory, the Longhorns (9-4-6) earned their first win over a No. 1 team in program history. Under first-year head coach Margueritte Bates, Texas is now 3-1-2 against ranked opponents, highlighted by its first victory over a top-three foe in 20 years.

Entering the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, the Commodores (16-1-1) were one of only two remaining undefeated teams in the country. Vanderbilt is one of only…