October 6, 2025 – Talladega, Ala.

The Talladega College men's soccer team opened conference play on Monday evening with a hard-fought 1–0 loss to Oakwood University. Despite controlling possession for much of the game and creating several quality chances, the Tornadoes were unable to find the back of the net, as Oakwood's goalkeeper turned in an outstanding performance to secure the clean sheet.

From the start, Talladega showed confidence on the ball, dictating the pace of play and keeping Oakwood under pressure for long stretches. The Tornadoes' midfield moved the ball effectively, generating multiple opportunities in the attacking third, but each effort was met by strong goalkeeping and resilient defending from the visiting Ambassadors.

The match's lone goal came midway through the second half when Oakwood capitalized on a mistake by Talladega, slotting home what proved to be the game-winner. Talladega pressed hard in the final minutes, continuing to push numbers forward and maintain attacking pressure, but time ran out before they could find the equalizer.

Despite the narrow defeat, the Tornadoes showed promise in their conference opener with solid defensive organization, composure in possession, and relentless effort from start to finish. Talladega will look to build on this performance and turn their strong play into results as they continue the season.

The Tornadoes are still searching for their first win and will return to action on October 8, looking to secure their first victory of the campaign.