Troy Faces Georgia State Wednesday Night for Berth in Sun Belt Conference Semis

FOLEY, Ala. -- The Troy Trojans women's soccer program will face Georgia State Wednesday night for a spot in the 2020 Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinals.

Kickoff for the third matchup this season between the two teams is set for 6:30 p.m. from the Foley Sports and Tourism Complex.

With a victory, Troy would advance to the semifinals of the SBC tournament for the first time since 2015.

HOW TO FOLLOW: Troy (2-8-1 Overall, 1-8-1 Sun Belt) vs. Georgia State (9-2-2 Overall, 6-2-2 Sun Belt)
DATE: Nov. 4, 2020
KICKOFF: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Foley Sports Complex (Foley, Ala.)
WATCH: ESPN+
LIVE STATS: Live Stats
SERIES: Tied 4-4-3
TWITTER: @TroyTrojansWSOC

SUN BELT CONFERENCE REGULATIONS:
• All spectators must wear face coverings at all times while inside the facility.
• Spectators are encouraged to be socially distant and spread out within the venue where possible.
• Fans will not have access to the team prior to or after the games.
• Fans will not have access to the field during the championship ceremony. The conference office will set up designated viewing areas for the ceremony.
• Spectators will be encouraged to spread out along the grass areas as well as in the bleachers.
• Foley will mark bleachers for seating and non-seating areas to comply with social distancing requirements.
• Fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs to allow for seating along the perimeter of the field.

SURVIVE AND ADVANCE:
The Trojans used a 95th minute strike off the right foot of freshman Erin Bloomfield to advance to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament quarterfinals. In the victory, fellow freshman Lindsey LaRoche made eight clutch saves to record her second clean sheet of the season.

YOUTH MOVEMENT:
The 2020 Trojans roster features just two seniors (Eleonore Freby, Karina Valeriano). The Trojans and head coach Ged O'Connor welcomed 14 newcomers to Troy this season. Back on Sept. 20 at South Alabama, five Trojans (Anderson, Babineaux, Bloomfield, LaRoche and Tessier) earned the start. In total, 10 of the Trojans 14 true freshmen have seen action.

THIRD TIME IS THE CHARM:
The Trojans and Panthers will meet for the third time this season. Wednesday's match-up will mark the first time that Troy has ever played an opponent three times in a season. Georgia State and Troy played to a 1-1 draw in Troy back on Oct. 3. In the second match-up in Atlanta, Georgia State used an 86th-minute strike to hold on for a 1-0 victory.

FRESH IMPACT:
Five of Troy's eight goals this season have been scored by a true freshman. Iceland native Regielly Halldorsdottir is currently tied for the team lead in goals with two. Halldorsdottir scored in back-to-back contests against Georgia Southern (Oct. 4) and South Alabama (Oct. 11).

WITH A VICTORY:
Troy would advance to the Sun Belt semis for the first time since 2015. In that semifinals match-up the Trojans fell to Georgia State 4-2 in PKs (match was tied 1-1 after 110 minutes).

YOU AGAIN?:
The Georgia State Panthers earned a bye into the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament after finishing second in the SBC East division. The Panthers closed the regular season 9-2-2 overall and 6-2-2 in conference play. Georgia State last played back on Oct. 28, a 2-0 victory over UAB. Maddie Johnston has led the way offensively for GSU, scoring four goals in 13 contests, while Sophomore Jolie Ryff has added three goals and an assist. In the net, sophomore Jaddah Foos has appeared in 10 of GSU's 13 contests, holding opponents to a goals-against-average of just 0.76. The keeper is 6-1-2 this season, and has played in both of the Panthers match-ups with Troy this season.

Troy Faces Georgia State Wednesday Night for Berth in Sun Belt Conference Semis

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Players Mentioned

Erin Bloomfield

Eleonore Freby

Regielly Halldorsdottir

Lindsey LaRoche

Karina Valeriano

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