Troy Upended in Sun Belt Opener at South Alabama

MOBILE, Ala. – Troy soccer dropped its Sun Belt opener on Thursday evening, 2-0 at South Alabama. Troy (1-6-2, 0-1-0 SBC) controlled 44% of possession but created quality chances in both halves. The Trojans put five shots on goal compared to the Jaguars’ four. South Alabama (3-4-0, 1-0-0 SBC) scored goals in the 15th and 80th minutes and relied on five saves from Sierra Giorgio in net. South Alabama came out on the attack to begin the match, earning three corners within the first eight minutes of play. Troy’s first shot of the night came in the 10th minute, a…