Troy Soccer Falls to Marshall, 2-1

Saturday, September 30

Troy, Ala.

5 p.m.

Troy University

5-6-1, 0-3-1

Marshall

6-4-1, 1-3-0

Marshall

Troy

9/30/2023 7:50:00 PM | Soccer

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TROY, Ala. – After scoring in the first minute, the Troy offense fell quiet, as it was defeated by Marshall 2-1 on Saturday evening at the Troy Soccer Complex.

Troy, (5-6-1, 0-3-1 SBC) opened the scoring 34 seconds into the game off a goal from Gabrielle Chartier – her team-high fifth goal of the season – who snuck it past the keeper after a nifty pass from Dolce Villaflor.

The Trojans continued to generate offense early, recording 10 shots in the first 45 minutes.

With just under three minutes to play before halftime, Marshall (6-4-1, 1-3-0 SBC) tied it up in the 43^rd minute off a goal from Cassidy Bell. Ada Clare Tempert recorded the assist.

The Thundering Herd's offense got off to a fast start in the second half, as Bailey Fisher put Marshall ahead 2-1 in the 49^th minute – a goal that proved to be the game-winner. The assists were picked up by Abi Hugh and Olivia Gandee.

Troy fired six shots towards goal in the second half but could not find the back of the net.

Une Hebnes Georgsen picked up the loss, moving her to 1-2-1 on the season. She made four saves on six shots on goal.

Thoughts from Coach
Head coach Stuart Gore gave his thoughts following the game:

"In the second half, we got out-fought, out-grinded. They won a little more than we did and that's what happens. This league is brutal that way. It's not about flash or anything. It's about how hard you can get hit, take a hit and move forward."

Up Next
Troy faces off against Arkansas State on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. in Jonesboro, Ark. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and live stats will be available on TroyTrojans.com.