Troy University Athletics
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Georgia Southern
Soccer Continues Postseason Push at Georgia Southern
10/21/2026 10:45:00 AM | Soccer
TROY, Ala. – Troy soccer begins its final two weeks of regular-season action Thursday night, traveling to Georgia Southern for a crucial Sun Belt matchup. The Trojans enter the contest tied for eighth in the conference standings with eight points, while the Eagles sit just behind in ninth with seven points.
The top eight teams in the conference standings at the end of the regular season will qualify for the Sun Belt Championship, scheduled for Nov. 9-14 in Foley, Ala.
Troy (3-8-4, 2-3-2 SBC) earned a draw for the second straight match Saturday, playing ULM to a 1-1 finish. Aiden Bailey scored her first career goal in the 17th minute to give the Trojans an early lead, but the Warhawks equalized just before halftime. Despite opportunities on both ends in the second half, neither team found a winner.
Georgia Southern (7-4-3, 2-3-1 SBC) earned all seven of its conference points through its first four Sun Belt matches but has since dropped its last two contests. On Sunday, the Eagles carried a one-goal lead into halftime before conceding twice in the second half in a 2-1 loss to Old Dominion.
Match Information
The Matchup: Troy vs. Georgia Southern
Location: Statesboro, Ga. - Bo Pitts Field
When: Thursday, October 22– 4 p.m. CT
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: TroyTrojans.com/livestats
October Surge
Troy opened Sun Belt play with three consecutive losses but has since gone unbeaten, earning eight points over its last four conference matches. The Trojans are 2-0-2 in October, marking the program's longest unbeaten start to the month since 2015.
Reliable Richards
Fifth-year goalkeeper Taylor Richards has been a steady presence in net for the Trojans this season, starting all 15 matches. Richards ranks 13th nationally with 1,350 minutes played and 24th with 75 saves. The Plano, Texas, native has made crucial stops in multiple matches to help the Trojans earn points in conference play.
Scouting Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern currently holds a 7-4-3 overall record and a 2-3-1 mark in Sun Belt play, with head coach Chris Adams is in his seventh season at the helm. Anna Braziunas and Addison Comer lead the Eagles with four goals apiece, while Comer has racked up seven assists. Quinn Wilson has started 13 matches in net, allowing 2.37 goals per match while racking up four shutouts.
Series History
- Troy is 6-7-2 all-time against Georgia Southern.
- The two teams played to a draw last season, 1-1, in Troy.
