07 Aug 2024 Little Rock Soccer kicks off with two exhibitions

LITTLE ROCK—The 2024 season has arrived. The Little Rock Trojans will host Texas A&M-Commerce tonight at 6 p.m. and Northwest Mississippi State at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Series History

Tonight’s match will mark the third time the Trojans have faced the Lions. Currently, Texas A&M-Commerce leads the series, having won the two matches played in 1996 and 1997. The Lions posted a 9-7-3 (7-1-2) record in 2023.

Saturday’s match will be the first meeting between Northwest Mississippi State and Little Rock. The Rangers posted a 21-2 (10-1) record last season, which saw them make it to the NJCAA DII Championship Pool Play.

What to Expect

The Trojans enter the 2024 season coming off a conference tournament semi-final appearance. Fourteen Trojans are returning for this season, including two four-year players, Abbie Smith and Camryn Jacobs. Smith will also assume the captain position alongside fellow senior Mykena Turner. Turner is fresh off being named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team and All-OVC Second Team in her debut season after transferring from South Dakota State. Amaya Arias looks to add more accolades to her already decorated career after back-to-back seasons being named to the All-OVC Second Team. Kaitlin Graeber is set to leave her mark on the OVC after a huge freshman campaign, being named to the OVC All-Tournament Team in 2023. Tianna Jones will make her Trojan debut this year, filling the big shoes left at the forward position by former Trojan Karina De Paoli.

Game times are set for 6 p.m. on Thursday and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Follow along with live updates on social media @LittleRockSOC.

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