Mizzou Soccer to Compete Against Georgia on October 18

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou soccer will continue its Southeastern Conference road schedule on Sunday, October 18, facing Georgia at 4 p.m. CT at the Turner Soccer Complex. This match marks the twelfth meeting between the two teams, with their all-time series split. The Tigers have had success on the road in this matchup, holding a 3-1-1 record in Athens, although they have played there only twice since the 2017 season.

Missouri arrives at Georgia after securing its first SEC win of the season, winning 3-0 against Ole Miss. This victory was notable, marking the largest margin of victory in a conference road match since September 9, 2016. The Bulldogs currently have a record of 5-4-5 (2-2-3 SEC) and have fared better at home, with a record of 4-2-1 at Turner Soccer Complex.

Missouri's goalkeeping duo, seniors Riley Wilkerson and Kate Phillips, ranks among the SEC's best, with both having multiple starts and a save percentage of .722 or higher. The Tigers’ offense has seen contributions from seven different players totaling 18 goals, with four players recording multi-goal games. Freshmen Lana Adams, the team’s top scorer, and Rylie Morse, who leads in assists, have been pivotal in their offensive efforts.

The Tigers have particularly excelled in the second half, scoring two-thirds of their goals after halftime. Senior Brianna Buels holds the record for the fastest goal in program history, scoring just 14 seconds into a match against Murray State. The upcoming match will air on SEC Network+, with live updates available at MUTigers.com and on X at @MizzouSoccer.

Georgia, entering the match with a 5-4-5 record (2-2-3 SEC), is recovering from a 3-0 loss to Alabama on October 15. Their offense has produced 23 goals, led by Honoka Hamano and Emma Pettersen, the latter having accumulated nine points with three goals and three assists. Senior goalkeeper Jordan Brown boasts a .744 save percentage across 12 starts.

In their last match, Missouri dominated Ole Miss, outshooting them 15-10 and registering a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks. The Tigers' victory featured goals from Emily Derucki, Buels, and Adams, with Wilkerson earning a clean sheet, marking Missouri's first shutout this SEC season.

Missouri has faced one of the toughest early SEC stretches, competing against ranked teams and ultimately earning their first league victory after previously drawing with Arkansas. The Tigers are 4-0-0 this season when scoring first; however, they have not won when the opponent gets on the board first, with their only point coming from a draw at Arkansas.

This season, 12 of Missouri’s 18 goals have been scored in the second half, showcasing a stronger offensive performance after the break. The Tigers rank third in the SEC in saves per game and sixth in shot accuracy.

Missouri's roster includes 10 players from the state, continuing a trend of local talent that recalls the early years of the program. The team has also attracted impressive home crowds, with a record 2,324 fans attending the season opener against Saint Louis.

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