Troy Drops Match at Arkansas State

Sunday, September 17

Jonesboro, Ark.

1 P.M.

Troy University

3-6-2 (1-1-0)

Arkansas State

5-3-0 (1-1-0)

Troy

Arkansas State

9/17/2017 4:49:00 PM | Soccer

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By: Wes Johnson

TROY, Alabama – The Troy soccer team created numerous chances in the second half but could not overcome a slow start in a 4-1 loss at Arkansas State on Sunday.

The Trojans (3-6-2, 1-1 Sun Belt) fell behind 2-0 in the first half and produced just three shots, but came just inches from leveling the game late. Kate Lorenz scored off a cross from Julia Winter in the 71^st minute to pump life back into the team. Just over 10 minutes later, Winter looked to have tied the game, but her goal was waved off by an offside call. The Red Wolves (5-3, 1-1) tacked on a pair of goals in the final five minutes as the Trojans pushed players forward looking for the equalizer.

Lauren Aldrich nearly put the Trojans on the board in the 59^th minute with a diving header, but Arkansas State keeper Kelsey Ponder made a nice reaction save to keep the shot out.

The Red Wolves opened the scoring in the 15^th minute when Bailey Reed launched a pass from near her own penalty area and Maggie Ertl ran outran a Trojan defender before slipping a shot passed the keeper for the score. Hailey Furio put ASU up 2-0 with a far post finish 10 yards from goal in the 31^st.

UP NEXT
Troy travels to Coastal Carolina on Friday before heading to Appalachian State on Sunday. Kickoffs are set for 5 p.m and noon (CT), respectively.

NOTEWORHTY
• Haley Roberson has played the full match in six consecutive games for Troy.

• Troy outshot Arkansas State 7-5 in the second half.

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