The final went the distance at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex in Pensacola, with Vanderbilt and LSU locked in a 1‑1 stalemate. The game went into penalty kicks after regulation play and double overtime. In the eighth frame of penalty kicks, Commodore goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko made the game-winning save to give Vanderbilt the win. Watch the intense shootout here.
- LSU entered ranked No. 25 with a season record of 13‑5‑3 and riding a program‑record 10‑match unbeaten streak.
- Vanderbilt entered ranked No. 8, with a record of 15‑3‑1, and they earned their spot by defeating Georgia 2‑0 in the semifinal.
Background: This is the fourth year that Pensacola will host the tournament. Pensacola first hosted the tournament in 2022 and set SEC records for attendance.
Competing Teams
Arkansas
Vanderbilt
Georgia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Mississippi State
LSU
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Alabama
Auburn
Florida
Photo by SEC SportsAbout Pensacola Sports – Pensacola Sports is one of the oldest sports associations/commissions in the United States, beginning in 1955. Today, Pensacola Sports manages or assists in numerous events a year throughout the Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa County areas, and is the lead sports tourism agency for Escambia County. Events include a high school all-star series, 5K-15K runs, half marathon, fishing tournament, soccer and softball tournaments, collegiate conference and national championships, and annual awards and scholarships banquets to name a few. Pensacola Sports is dedicated to building a better community through sports. Be Moved!
About Southeastern Conference
Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the Southeastern Conference is an NCAA Conference with 14 member institutions. The SEC crowns champions in 21 sports: 12 women’s sports and nine men’s sports. Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has directed and organized interscholastic athletic competitions, conducted tournaments and prescribed eligibility rules for student-athletes. The Conference also facilitates and assists its member institutions in maintaining intercollegiate athletic programs compatible with the highest standards of education and competitive sports. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt have been in the SEC since its formation in 1933. The league has expanded twice, adding Arkansas and South Carolina in 1991, then Missouri and Texas A&M in 2012. Oklahoma and Texas will join the Conference beginning July 1, 2024.To learn more, visit secsports.com.
