University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Sunday, August 23
Starkville, Miss. / MSU Soccer Complex
6 p.m.
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Southern Miss Travels to Starkville to Face Mississippi State
8/22/2026 11:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss women's soccer hits the road Sunday for a non-conference match against Mississippi State at the MSU Soccer Complex in Starkville. This marks the second road test of the season for Coach Owens' squad after dropping Friday's match at McNeese.
Game Details
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 - 6 P.M. CT
Starkville, Miss. - MSU Soccer Complex
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The Golden Eagles are looking to bounce back after a tough 1-0 loss to McNeese, where Southern Miss dominated in shot volume with 13 shots on frame but couldn't find the finish. Coach Owens will use Sunday's road trip as an opportunity to get back on track before the conference schedule intensifies. The non-conference slate provides a chance to work through the details and build consistency heading toward September.
Mississippi State, coached by Kevin O'Brien in his first year with the program, has opened strong with two wins. The Bulldogs defeated South Alabama 3-0 on August 12 in their regular-season opener before using exhibitions against Memphis and Southeastern Louisiana to prepare for conference play. The Bulldogs bring momentum and home-field advantage to Sunday's matchup.
Southern Miss and Mississippi State have a long history dating back to 2002. The last meeting came in 2022, with Mississippi State securing a 2-0 victory at home. The Golden Eagles' most recent win over the Bulldogs came in 2013, a dominant 3-0 performance in Hattiesburg. Recapturing that form on the road would mark a significant statement for Coach Owens' program.
For Southern Miss, the focus will be on executing in the attacking third and converting opportunities. Logan McGruder made five saves in the McNeese loss, keeping the Golden Eagles competitive throughout. Getting that second win on the road after the Alabama State opening victory will be critical for building momentum.
Up Next
Southern Miss returns home to open the promotional calendar on Thursday, August 27 against Southeastern at 4 p.m. at Marshall Bell Track & Field/Soccer Complex. Admission is free.
For more information and to stay up to date with the Golden Eagles, visit SouthernMiss.com and follow the women's soccer team on Twitter (@SouthernMissSOC) and Instagram (@southernmisssoccer).
Game Details
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 - 6 P.M. CT
Starkville, Miss. - MSU Soccer Complex
Stream
Live Stats
The Golden Eagles are looking to bounce back after a tough 1-0 loss to McNeese, where Southern Miss dominated in shot volume with 13 shots on frame but couldn't find the finish. Coach Owens will use Sunday's road trip as an opportunity to get back on track before the conference schedule intensifies. The non-conference slate provides a chance to work through the details and build consistency heading toward September.
Mississippi State, coached by Kevin O'Brien in his first year with the program, has opened strong with two wins. The Bulldogs defeated South Alabama 3-0 on August 12 in their regular-season opener before using exhibitions against Memphis and Southeastern Louisiana to prepare for conference play. The Bulldogs bring momentum and home-field advantage to Sunday's matchup.
Southern Miss and Mississippi State have a long history dating back to 2002. The last meeting came in 2022, with Mississippi State securing a 2-0 victory at home. The Golden Eagles' most recent win over the Bulldogs came in 2013, a dominant 3-0 performance in Hattiesburg. Recapturing that form on the road would mark a significant statement for Coach Owens' program.
For Southern Miss, the focus will be on executing in the attacking third and converting opportunities. Logan McGruder made five saves in the McNeese loss, keeping the Golden Eagles competitive throughout. Getting that second win on the road after the Alabama State opening victory will be critical for building momentum.
Up Next
Southern Miss returns home to open the promotional calendar on Thursday, August 27 against Southeastern at 4 p.m. at Marshall Bell Track & Field/Soccer Complex. Admission is free.
For more information and to stay up to date with the Golden Eagles, visit SouthernMiss.com and follow the women's soccer team on Twitter (@SouthernMissSOC) and Instagram (@southernmisssoccer).
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