TROY, Ala. – The Troy soccer team is gearing up for a match against Texas State on Sunday at 7 p.m. This follows a tough 1-0 loss to Southern Miss in their Sun Belt opener. Despite taking 21 shots and 12 on goal, Troy couldn’t find the net while the Golden Eagles scored in the 65th minute.
Troy forward Jiselle Daniels stood out in that game, taking a career-high eight shots. She’s currently among the best in the nation, ranking 11th in goals (7) and shots per game (4.25). She also ranks third for shots on target (2.63) in the country.
On the defensive side, goalkeeper Taylor Richards made key saves and earned the Sun Belt Player of the Week title recently. She has an impressive save percentage of .824, placing her third in the Sun Belt, and her goals against average of 0.75 ranks second.
Texas State, coming off a 1-0 win over Georgia Southern, is performing well this season. They lead the Sun Belt in scoring with an average of 2.78 goals per game. However, they’re also allowing a significant number of goals—1.56 per game, the second most in the conference.
In terms of history, Troy has faced Texas State 15 times, winning 6 matches and losing 8, with one draw. Under coach Stuart Gore, the Trojans have tied once and lost once against the Bobcats.
Looking ahead to Sunday, this match will be crucial for both teams as they seek to improve their standings. The ongoing season has shown the competitive balance in the Sun Belt, making every match critical.
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