Shae O’Rourke — Tennessee’s playmaker up top — has fought through injuries and setbacks to find her moment on Rocky Top. 

From her New York roots to an ACL tear at Texas A&M and another surgery this past spring, the road hasn’t been easy. But every step has shaped the player she is today. 

In her debut, she scored both goals in the Vols’ upset over No. 1 North Carolina, setting the tone for a Tennessee team now ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history.