Troy University Athletics
Friday, October 12
Troy, Ala.
7 P.M.
Troy University
vs
Arkansas State
Troy Hosts Final Home Matches of 2018 Season
10/11/2018 3:52:00 PM | Soccer
TROY, Alabama – The Troy soccer team welcomes Arkansas State on Friday and Texas State on Sunday for the final home matches of the 2018 season.
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The Trojans (3-10-1, 2-3 SBC) are coming off a 2-1 win at Georgia Southern last Friday and currently sit in a tie for sixth in the Sun Belt Conference standings – the top eight teams advance to the Sun Belt Championship in Foley, Ala.
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On Sunday, Troy will honor its four seniors in a pregame ceremony ahead of its match against Texas State. Megan Aaron, Lauren Aldrich, Natalie Melillo and Claire Taylor will all be recognized for their contributions to the Trojan soccer program.
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HOW TO FOLLOW (Arkansas State)
Date: Friday, Oct. 12
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
Live Video: Facebook.com/TroyAthletics
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Twitter: @TroyTrojansWSOC
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HOW TO FOLLOW (Texas State)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 14
Kickoff: 1 p.m.
Live Video: Facebook.com/TroyAthletics
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Twitter: @TroyTrojansWSOC
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SERIES INFO (Arkansas State)
Overall: TROY leads, 7-5-1
         At Troy: TROY leads, 5-2-1
         At Jonesboro: ASU leads, 3-2
         Neutral: 0-0
Last Meeting: Sept. 17, 2017 – ASU won, 4-1 (at Jonesboro, Ark.)
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SERIES INFO (Texas State)
Overall: TXST leads 4-3
         At Troy: TROY leads, 2-1
         At San Marcos: TXST leads, 3-0
         Neutral: TROY leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: Oct. 20, 2017 – TXST won, 4-2 (at San Marcos, Texas)
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NOTEWORTHY
• Troy's four seniors hail from four different states:
Megan Aaron – Sacramento, Calif.
Lauren Aldrich – Southampton, Mass.
Natalie Melillo – Nutley, N.J.
Claire Taylor – Milton, Fla.
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• The Trojans are in a five-way tie for sixth place in the Sun Belt Conference standings. Three of the five teams will advance to the Sun Belt Championships.
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For more information on Troy soccer, visit Troy Trojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojanWSOC.
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The Trojans (3-10-1, 2-3 SBC) are coming off a 2-1 win at Georgia Southern last Friday and currently sit in a tie for sixth in the Sun Belt Conference standings – the top eight teams advance to the Sun Belt Championship in Foley, Ala.
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On Sunday, Troy will honor its four seniors in a pregame ceremony ahead of its match against Texas State. Megan Aaron, Lauren Aldrich, Natalie Melillo and Claire Taylor will all be recognized for their contributions to the Trojan soccer program.
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HOW TO FOLLOW (Arkansas State)
Date: Friday, Oct. 12
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
Live Video: Facebook.com/TroyAthletics
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Twitter: @TroyTrojansWSOC
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HOW TO FOLLOW (Texas State)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 14
Kickoff: 1 p.m.
Live Video: Facebook.com/TroyAthletics
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
Twitter: @TroyTrojansWSOC
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SERIES INFO (Arkansas State)
Overall: TROY leads, 7-5-1
         At Troy: TROY leads, 5-2-1
         At Jonesboro: ASU leads, 3-2
         Neutral: 0-0
Last Meeting: Sept. 17, 2017 – ASU won, 4-1 (at Jonesboro, Ark.)
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SERIES INFO (Texas State)
Overall: TXST leads 4-3
         At Troy: TROY leads, 2-1
         At San Marcos: TXST leads, 3-0
         Neutral: TROY leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: Oct. 20, 2017 – TXST won, 4-2 (at San Marcos, Texas)
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NOTEWORTHY
• Troy's four seniors hail from four different states:
Megan Aaron – Sacramento, Calif.
Lauren Aldrich – Southampton, Mass.
Natalie Melillo – Nutley, N.J.
Claire Taylor – Milton, Fla.
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• The Trojans are in a five-way tie for sixth place in the Sun Belt Conference standings. Three of the five teams will advance to the Sun Belt Championships.
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For more information on Troy soccer, visit Troy Trojans.com or follow the team on Twitter at @TroyTrojanWSOC.
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Players Mentioned
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Gerad Parker Press Conference - ULM Game
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Eric Newell Postgame Press Conference - Tallahassee State College
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Paddy McAteer and Jordan Stringer Postgame - Texas State
Sunday, October 12