Week 2
at Troy
Date: Aug. 24
Kickoff: 8 p.m. (ET)
Location: Troy, Ala.
Stadium: Troy Soccer Complex
Series: Series Tied, 1-1
Last Meeting: 2014, Troy, 1-0
Live Stats: www.KSUOwls.com
Live Video: facebook.com/troyathletics
KSU Notes (PDF)

at Alabama
Date: Aug. 26
Kickoff: 7 p.m. (ET)
Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Stadium: University of Alabama Soccer Stadium
Series: Alabama leads, 4-1
Last Meeting: 2017, Alabama, 3-1 
Live Stats: www.KSUOwls.com
Live Video: SEC+
KSU Notes (PDF)

Game Preview
Coming off an undefeated opening weekend at home, the Kennesaw State women's soccer team will make its first road trip of the season this week when it travels to the state of Alabama.
 
The Owls (2-0) open play on Friday when they visit Troy beginning at 8 p.m. (ET) before concluding the weekend Sunday in Tuscaloosa when they face Alabama at 7 p.m. (ET).
 
Owls on the Web
Fans can follow Kennesaw State live on the Internet via live stats (KSUOwls.com) and via web stream at Facebook (Troy) and SEC+ (Alabama). Fans can purchase the ESPN+ digital platform for $4.99 a month or $49.99 for a year's subscription that provides access to all events broadcast on the network, including SEC+.
 
Quoting Head Coach Benji Walton
"We're going on the road into hostile territory for the first time when it counts. We are going to have to play our game in a different environment and will need to respond. Troy got a result on the road at Jacksonville before falling to a very good Florida State team that is ranked No. 10 nationally, and is going to want to win its home opener. Alabama always has a talented team and enters the weekend looking for its first win and will be motivated."
 
The Week in Review
The Owls are off to their best since 2010 after recording victories over Western Carolina (3-0) and Georgia State (1-0) last weekend at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Three different players (Lauren Wilson, Morgan Harrison and Kelsey Hahn) scored in Friday's season opener, and Emely Sosa notched the game-winning goal with under 10 minutes remaining to lift KSU past Georgia State on Sunday.
 
Scouting Troy
The Trojans, who are in their second season under head coach Ged O'Connor, are 1-1 following the opening weekend. Troy traveled to Florida and defeated Jacksonville, 2-0, on Friday before falling 5-0 at No. 10 Florida State on Sunday.
 
The Trojans were picked third in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll after posting an 8-10-2 overall record, including a 6-4 conference mark in 2017.
 
Series Versus Troy
Friday's contest will mark the third meeting between Kennesaw State and Troy, and the series is tied, 1-1. The Trojans recorded a 1-0 home victory in 2014 after the Owls posted a 2-0 win at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in 2013.
 
Scouting Alabama
The Crimson Tide is 0-1-1 after falling 1-0 at TCU on Friday and tying North Texas, 1-1, in Denton, Texas. Alabama was predicted to finish eighth in the 14-team SEC according to its head coaches. The Crimson Tide concluded 2017 with a 12-8-1 mark that included a 2-1 loss at Clemson in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
 
Series Versus Alabama
Alabama holds a 4-1 series advantage over Kennesaw State that includes a 3-1 victory a year ago at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. KSU's lone win in the series came in 2007 when it posted a 3-2 win in Tuscaloosa. The Owls last win over an SEC opponent was a 1-0 victory at Arkansas in 2012.   
 
Owls in Season Openers
The win over Western Carolina on Friday improved Kennesaw State's record to 10-6-1 in season openers dating back to 2002.
 
A Look Back at 2017
Kennesaw State concluded the 2017 campaign with an 8-7-4 mark, including a 3-3-1 mark in ASUN Conference play.
 
The Owls' season concluded with a 1-0 loss at Lipscomb in the semifinals of the ASUN Conference Tournament. 
 
Three Owls garnered postseason honors as seniors Abby Roth and Ashtah Das earned first and second team ASUN Conference accolades, respectively. Rookie goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao was voted to the ASUN's All-Freshman team.
 
Kennesaw State Team Notes
• The 2018 Kennesaw State roster includes two seniors, four juniors, 12 sophomores and eight freshmen.
• Kennesaw State was picked to finish sixth in the ASUN Conference preseason coaches' poll after receiving 43 points. Defending conference champion Florida Gulf Coast topped the poll, totaling eight first-place votes and 80 points.
 
Next Up
Following Friday's game at Troy, Kennesaw State returns to action on Sunday when it visits Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Kickoff is 7 p.m. (ET).
 
To keep up with the latest Kennesaw State soccer news follow the team on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUOwlsSoccer or by liking Kennesaw State University on Facebook.
 
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