Texas State's women's soccer team (8-3-7) is set to face No. 1 seed South Alabama (10-3-4) in the Sun Belt Conference Championship semifinals. This marks the second consecutive year the Bobcats have reached this stage, coming off a tense penalty shootout victory against James Madison. Key players include Maude Rouanet, with a remarkable performance in goal, and Mady Soumare, the team's leading scorer. The match will take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Foley Sports Complex and can be viewed on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • Texas State is 8-3-7 this season, with the Jaguars at 10-3-4.
  • Maude Rouanet tied for the most saves in a Sun Belt Tournament match by a TXST goalkeeper with eight saves.
State of Play
  • South Alabama is unbeaten in their last seven matches, recently advancing through penalty kicks in their quarterfinal.
  • The all-time series favors South Alabama at 10-1-4, including two scoreless draws in their last two meetings.
What's Next

If Texas State wins, they will advance to the Sun Belt Championship game, aiming to secure their first title since 2018.

Bottom Line

With a strong performance from Rouanet and an efficient offense led by Soumare, Texas State has the potential to upset the top seed and continue their championship pursuit.