Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Sunday, September 21
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
1 p.m.
Middle Tennessee
vs
Jacksonville State
Middle Tennessee Set for Conference USA Opener vs. Jacksonville State
9/20/2025 10:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee women's soccer team (5-3-2) is set to open its Conference USA schedule on Sunday, hosting Jacksonville State (6-2-2) at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium.
History vs. Jacksonville State
Middle Tennessee holds an 8-3-1 all-time advantage against Jacksonville State, including a 6-1 home record in Murfreesboro. The Blue Raiders have won the last two meetings, most recently earning a 3-0 victory.
About Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee has put 59 of its 103 shots on target this season, scoring 16 goals while converting at a higher rate than its opponents.
Senior forward Emma Pettersen continues to lead the attack, ranking among the nation's best in shot accuracy. Pettersen tallied two goals, seven shots and five shots on frame while playing all 180 minutes in recent wins over Tennessee Tech and Evansville.
Freshman goalkeeper Ella Sellers recorded her second career shutout at Evansville, making two saves across 90 minutes. Her first clean sheet came against Jackson State on Aug. 17.
About Jacksonville State
The Gamecocks are led by head coach Corey Smith, who is in his first season at the helm (6-2-2 record). Overall, Smith owns a 9-11-7 career record across two seasons.
Jacksonville State is coming off a 2-0 road victory at Mercer, handing the Bears their first home loss of the 2025 campaign.
Game information
Kickoff for Sunday's match is set for 1 p.m. CT at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. The game will air on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Soccer on social media on Facebook, (BlueRaiderSoccer) X (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (mt_wsoccer).
History vs. Jacksonville State
Middle Tennessee holds an 8-3-1 all-time advantage against Jacksonville State, including a 6-1 home record in Murfreesboro. The Blue Raiders have won the last two meetings, most recently earning a 3-0 victory.
About Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee has put 59 of its 103 shots on target this season, scoring 16 goals while converting at a higher rate than its opponents.
Senior forward Emma Pettersen continues to lead the attack, ranking among the nation's best in shot accuracy. Pettersen tallied two goals, seven shots and five shots on frame while playing all 180 minutes in recent wins over Tennessee Tech and Evansville.
Freshman goalkeeper Ella Sellers recorded her second career shutout at Evansville, making two saves across 90 minutes. Her first clean sheet came against Jackson State on Aug. 17.
About Jacksonville State
The Gamecocks are led by head coach Corey Smith, who is in his first season at the helm (6-2-2 record). Overall, Smith owns a 9-11-7 career record across two seasons.
Jacksonville State is coming off a 2-0 road victory at Mercer, handing the Bears their first home loss of the 2025 campaign.
Game information
Kickoff for Sunday's match is set for 1 p.m. CT at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium. The game will air on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Soccer on social media on Facebook, (BlueRaiderSoccer) X (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (mt_wsoccer).
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