Without three starters, Vanderbilt got its first SEC win while hosting the Kentucky Wildcats. The Commodores were without goalkeeper Kate Devine, midfielder Amber Nguyen, and forward Caroline Betts. Betts and Devine were injured in the SEC opener against LSU. The nature of Nguyen’s absence is unknown. Peyton Cutshall slotted in striker with Rachel Deresky sliding out to left wing. Hannah McLaughlin paired with Abi Brighton as holding midfielders but gave Brighton more license to go forward. Sara Wojdelko held it down between the pipes.
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