Troy Posts Nil-Nil Draw Against Georgia Southern

Sunday, September 18

Troy, Ala.

1 p.m.

Troy University

2-3-2, 0-0-1

Georgia Southern

1-2-4, 0-0-1

Ga. Southern

Troy

Troy Posts Nil-Nil Draw Against Georgia Southern

9/18/2022 4:52:00 PM | Soccer

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By: Troy Athletics Communications

TROY, Ala. – Troy women's soccer finishes at a nil-nil draw, 0-0, on Sunday afternoon against Georgia Southern to open Sun Belt play at the Troy Soccer Complex.

The bench came to play as the Trojans (2-3-2) ended a two-year drought of losing the conference opener while the Eagles (1-2-4) tied for the fourth time this season in just seven games.

Gabrielle Chartier had her way with the Eagles' defense, creating a team-high three shots with two on goal. The bench unit for Troy accounted for 50 percent of the shots taken as Nia Wilson, Abria Smith, Erin Bloomfield and Halee Bradbury let out a shot.

The Eagles' looked to Kyleigh Drew to come off the bench and produce as the redshirt freshman led the team with three shots in just 34 minutes.

Scoreless 90 Minutes
The first 45 minutes were silent for both sides, with just four combined shots and none of them on goal.

Troy entered the second half slow before Chartier opened things up for Troy at the 51:57 mark with the game's first shot on goal.

The Eagles quickly responded with their first after Cathey Smith let one out, only to be met by Lindsey LaRoche for the impressive save to keep the score tied 0-0 at the 54:29 mark.

Over the next 30 minutes, both sides exchanged shots with nothing to show. Finally, Wilson and Chartier provided one last chance for Troy with just 1:57 remaining. Wilson launched a rocket that went to the bottom right of the net while Chartier went top right and both into the hands of Michaela Mikko to finish 0-0.

Listen to Coach Lane
"It was a battle today. It was a hot one, and I felt the girls adjusted well to the gameplan. They were able to create some great opportunities to give themselves a chance to score. More importantly, we were well organized defensively, which limited Georgia Southern's offense. We didn't allow them to beat us. I'm pleased with the result, and we will take the point because we are undefeated in conference play right now."

Sun Belt Stats
• Troy won the shot battle, taking 12 shots compared to the Eagles' seven. Nine of the Trojans' shots came in the second half.
• The Trojans had no shortage of corner kick opportunities, finishing with five.
• LaRoche completed her third shutout of the season, finishing with four saves.
• Possession time was relatively balanced, with Troy edging Georgia Southern, 54-46, but Troy spent 59 percent of the team on its offensive end.

In-State Rivalry
Troy's next match will be back in Mobile, Ala., when the team takes on in-state rivals, South Alabama at The Cage – kickoff slated for 7 p.m.