University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, October 18
San Marcos, Texas / Bobcat Soccer Complex
7 p.m.
Southern Miss
at
Texas State
Southern Miss Soccer Set for Saturday Showdown at Texas State
10/17/2025 12:16:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss women's soccer (2-11-1, 1-6-0 SBC) travels to San Marcos for a Sun Belt matchup with Texas State (7-2-5, 4-0-3 SBC) on Saturday, Oct. 18. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at the Bobcat Soccer Complex.
Game Details
Saturday, Oct. 18 – 7 p.m. CT
Bobcat Soccer Complex – San Marcos, Texas
Stream – https://smttt.info/4nZSpQW
Live Stats – https://smttt.info/3KTfk1G
Southern Miss enters with intent on turning defensive organization and set piece sharpness into road points. A continued emphasis on a compact midfield will narrow central lanes and forces Texas State into predictable wide service, with the Golden Eagles looking to win the first header, secure the second ball, and break quickly into space. The first 15 minutes are a point of focus. With clean field position from goal kicks and restarts, limited turnovers in the middle third, and early pressure on Texas State should keep the match on USM's terms.
Texas State typically asks questions with width and early deliveries, so matchup management on the flanks will matter, fullback and wing partnerships must handle the overlaps while still being ready to spring transition the other way. Southern Miss will look to flatten those wide channels with help from the midfielder. In possession, the Golden Eagles aim for quicker release on the final pass and more first-contact wins in the box, turning half-chances from wide free kicks and corners into true shots on frame.
Texas State's corner volume and near post patterns demand tight marks and aggressive clearances, while USM views dead ball situations as a reliable chance creator by driven service, crowding the six, and hunting second actions. Discipline around the area is another key. Minimizing cheap fouls in crossing zones reduces Texas State's free looks.
Game management on the road will hinge on subs and tempo. Southern Miss needs to rotate fresh legs to keep the press lively late and to protect against Texas State's late game surges. If the match tightens, expect USM to value territory. Playing forward early, pinning the Bobcats deep, and stacking throw-ins and corners, while trusting a compact shape to ride out pressure spells and create one decisive transition.
Up Next
Southern Miss returns home to face App State on Friday, Oct. 24, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. CT at the Marshall Bell Track & Field and Soccer Complex in Hattiesburg.
For the latest information on Southern Miss Soccer, follow the program on Facebook (facebook.com/SouthernMissSoccer), X (@SouthernMissSoc), and Instagram (@southernmisssoccer).
Game Details
Saturday, Oct. 18 – 7 p.m. CT
Bobcat Soccer Complex – San Marcos, Texas
Stream – https://smttt.info/4nZSpQW
Live Stats – https://smttt.info/3KTfk1G
Southern Miss enters with intent on turning defensive organization and set piece sharpness into road points. A continued emphasis on a compact midfield will narrow central lanes and forces Texas State into predictable wide service, with the Golden Eagles looking to win the first header, secure the second ball, and break quickly into space. The first 15 minutes are a point of focus. With clean field position from goal kicks and restarts, limited turnovers in the middle third, and early pressure on Texas State should keep the match on USM's terms.
Texas State typically asks questions with width and early deliveries, so matchup management on the flanks will matter, fullback and wing partnerships must handle the overlaps while still being ready to spring transition the other way. Southern Miss will look to flatten those wide channels with help from the midfielder. In possession, the Golden Eagles aim for quicker release on the final pass and more first-contact wins in the box, turning half-chances from wide free kicks and corners into true shots on frame.
Texas State's corner volume and near post patterns demand tight marks and aggressive clearances, while USM views dead ball situations as a reliable chance creator by driven service, crowding the six, and hunting second actions. Discipline around the area is another key. Minimizing cheap fouls in crossing zones reduces Texas State's free looks.
Game management on the road will hinge on subs and tempo. Southern Miss needs to rotate fresh legs to keep the press lively late and to protect against Texas State's late game surges. If the match tightens, expect USM to value territory. Playing forward early, pinning the Bobcats deep, and stacking throw-ins and corners, while trusting a compact shape to ride out pressure spells and create one decisive transition.
Up Next
Southern Miss returns home to face App State on Friday, Oct. 24, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. CT at the Marshall Bell Track & Field and Soccer Complex in Hattiesburg.
For the latest information on Southern Miss Soccer, follow the program on Facebook (facebook.com/SouthernMissSoccer), X (@SouthernMissSoc), and Instagram (@southernmisssoccer).
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