South Alabama soccer prepares for Sun Belt Conference opener against Troy
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 16, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The South Alabama Jaguars soccer team kicks off their Sun Belt opener against one of their biggest rivals, the Troy Trojans. South Alabama (2-4-1) will host Troy (1-5-2) on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at The Cage, located […]
The South Alabama Jaguars soccer team is set to kick off their Sun Belt Conference season with a home opener against their fierce rivals, the Troy Trojans. The game will take place on Thursday, September 17th, at 7 p.m. at The Cage, located at 6080 Old Shell Road in Mobile. South Alabama, currently sitting at 2-4-1, will face off against Troy, who are 1-5-2 in their respective campaigns. The Jaguars boast an impressive 16-8-1 record against their opponents, aiming for their eighth consecutive victory.
The last meeting between these two teams occurred on October 29th, 2025, where South Alabama emerged victorious with a 1-0 win in the regular season finale. Following a 3-1 triumph over Southeastern Louisiana Lions on September 6th, South Alabama is currently on an impressive eight-game home winning streak.
Troy, on the other hand, is coming off a 3-3 draw with Alcorn State Braves on September 13th. The match will serve as a faculty and staff appreciation night, with 'Beat Troy' T-shirts being distributed at The Cage. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
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