BOX SCORE (PDF)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team turned in one of its strongest performances of the young season in earning a 2-0 win over Kennesaw State Thursday evening at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium. With the win, Samford improves to 3-5, while Kennesaw State falls to 7-2.
 
KEY PLAYS

• In the first half, Samford outshot Kennesaw State, 11-0, and the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead into the locker room at halftime.
• Samford netted its first goal in the 31^st minute of the contest.
• The Bulldogs added another goal in the 86^th minute.

 
FROM THE BOX SCORE

• For the match, Samford took 18 shots, to just one for Kennesaw State.
• Samford tallied 11 corner kicks, to none for KSU.
• Samford's Allie Lourie and Leigh Haynes produced goals in the victory.
• Alyssa Frazier and Nyalyn Moore assisted on the two goals.
• KSU's Tiffany Sornpao saved three shots, while Samford's Stephanie Westaway saved one.

 
SCORING SUMMARY

• Samford's Allie Lourie scored off an assist from Nyalyn Moore in the 31^st minute: Samford 1, KSU 0.
• Samford's Leigh Haynes scored off an assist from Alyssa Frazier in the 86^th minute: Samford 2, KSU 0.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Samford (3-5) will open Southern Conference play by playing host to The Citadel on Friday, Sept. 21. The match is set for a 7 p.m. start.