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Troy Soccer Heading to Samford for In-State Clash on Sunday
8/24/2024 10:54:00 AM | Soccer
TROY, Ala. - Troy soccer is set for an in-state clash this Sunday as they'll travel up to Birmingham to face Samford.Â
The Trojans enter the matchup 1-1-0 after Thursday's loss at Mercer, while the Bulldogs come in at 1-1-1 with a 3-3 draw against UAB in their most recent matchup.Â
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Â
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Game Information Â
The Matchup: Troy (1-1-0) at Samford (1-1-1)Â Â
Location: Birmingham, Ala. - Samford Track and Soccer Stadium Â
When: Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 3 p.m.
TV: ESPN+Â
LiveStats:Â TroyStats.comÂ
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Trojan TidbitsÂ
• Redshirt freshman Isabella Tomeo made her collegiate debut against Mercer, starting the second half in goal. Tomeo allowed zero goals in that second half, saving all three shots on goal that came her way. Â
• Junior midfielder Leah Crotty made her Trojan debut against Mercer after transferring from Illinois State. Crotty earned the start and played all 90 minutes. Â
• Senior defender Olivia Simpson led the team with two shots against Mercer, matching a career-high that she has now reached four times. Â
• Redshirt freshman defender Grace DeShetler has recorded a shot in each of her first two collegiate games, notching her first shot on goal against Eastern Washington. Â
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Scouting SamfordÂ
• The Bulldogs enter Sunday's matchup with a 1-1-1 record. They opened their season with a 3-1 win over Tennessee Tech, followed it with a 6-0 loss to No. 15 Notre Dame and most recently had a 3-3 draw with crosstown rival UAB.Â
• Samford was picked to finish second in the SoCon Preseason Coaches' Poll. Midfielder Whitaker Buchanan and defender Ella Simpson were named to the All-SoCon Preseason Team.Â
• Troy and Samford have matched up twice in the programs' history, with Samford owning a 2-0 record. The most recent matchup came in 2023 with Samford winning 1-0Â
