Troy Soccer Falls at South Alabama

Friday, October 15

Mobile, AL

4 p.m.

Troy University

5-8-1, 2-5-0

South Alabama

9-4-2, 5-2-2

Troy

South Alabama

10/15/2021 7:53:00 PM | Soccer

Box Score

By: Troy Athletics Communications

MOBILE, Ala. – Despite holding the Jaguars scoreless in the second half, Troy fell to South Alabama, 4-0, Friday at The Cage.

South Alabama (9-4-2, 5-2-2 Sun Belt) jumped out the gate with an aggressive offensive attack, recording seven shot attempts through the first 25 minutes.

Troy (5-8-1, 2-5-0 Sun Belt) goalkeeper Lindsey LaRoche picked up five saves and held the Jaguars scoreless until the 26^th minute when Morgan Cross found the back of the net off a pass from Gracie Wilson.

Four minutes later, Danielle Fuentes advanced the Jaguar lead to two with 15 minutes left to play in the opening half.

Fuentes and Sydney Ham would each add a score before the end of the half to give South Alabama the eventual 4-0 win.

Troy's defense stayed anchored through the second half, holding the Jaguars scoreless despite 11 shot attempts; however, the Trojans offense couldn't mount a comeback.

Despite the loss, LaRoche matched her season-high eight saves. The freshman also recorded eight saves against Florida Atlantic, Jacksonville State and Georgia State.

Notable

Gabrielle Chartier advanced her match-started streak to 14 matches. The freshman is the only Trojan to start every match this season.
The Trojans held the advantage in corner kicks, 5-4.
Tonight marked the first time this season that the Trojans allowed 20 or more shots.

NEXT UP
The Trojans return home to cap off alumni weekend on Sunday against Coastal Carolina. Kickoff from the Troy Soccer Complex is set for 12 p.m.