BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's soccer team returns to its home turf for the last time in the regular season as the Bulldogs host Mercer on Friday, Mar. 26 at 6 p.m. for Shauna's House Night and the Citadel on Sunday, Mar. 28 at 1 p.m. to close out the weekend.

Coming off a win and double overtime draw this past weekend, the Samford women's soccer team now holds a current overall record of 3-1-3, 3-0-2 (SoCon). Both Mercer and the Citadel had opportunities to play in the fall putting the Bears at 7-7-1 on their season and the Citadel at 7-7-2.

NOTES
 
GAME ONE
Opponent: vs. Mercer (7-7-1)
Date: Friday, Mar. 26
Location: Birmingham, Ala.
Site: Samford Track & Soccer Stadium  
Time: 6 PM CT
 
COVERAGE:
LIVE VIDEO
LIVE STATS
 
MERCER SERIES HISTORY

• Samford and Mercer have competed against each a total of 16 times.
• The Bulldogs hold a 10-2-4 advantage in the series.
• Last season, Samford locked in a 3-0 win over the Bears.

 
GAME TWO
Opponent: vs. Citadel (7-7-2)
Date: Sunday, Mar. 28
Location: Birmingham, Ala.
Site: Samford Track & Soccer Stadium
Time: 1 PM CT
 
COVERAGE:
LIVE VIDEO
LIVE STATS
 
CITADEL SERIES HISTORY

• The two teams have taken the field together 14 times since 2008.
• Samford holds a 12-1-1 advantage in the series.
• The Bulldogs defeated the Citadel by a final score of 5-1 last season.

 
BULLDOGS TO WATCH

• Alex Bice is proving to be a key player in Samford's offensive attack with three goals in the past four games. The senior has recorded six points for the Bulldogs on a total of 10 shots, seven being on goal, this season.
• Taylor Yount leads Samford with fourth goals after she executed a penalty kick against Furman last Sunday to tie the match. Yount has registered 21 shots this season with 12 being on frame.
• This past weekend, Morgan McAslan played the entire 200 minutes for the Bulldogs in goal where she faced 18 shots while collecting seven saves and allowing just one goal.

 
OPPONENT QUICK LOOKS:

• Mercer has earned four wins and one loss in conference play with victories over Wofford, The Citadel, UNCG, and VMI. The Bears were handed their one loss by Furman after the Paladins edged Mercer 2-1 in double overtime.
• Senior Ally Fordham leads the Bears offensively with eight goals and one assists after playing in all 15 games so far this season. Goalkeeper, Jordyn Ebert, has started in 13 matches for the Bears while playing in all fifteen, allowing 17 goals and recording a total of 72 saves.

 
SHAUNA'S NIGHT:

• The Samford women's soccer team will be hosting its annual Shauna's House Night on Friday, Mar. 26 when the Bulldogs take on Mercer at 6 p.m. at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium. Shauna's House is in honor of Head Coach Todd Yelton's late wife, Shauna, and its mission is to help raise funds for orphans in the Ukraine and now Thailand. This year's proceeds will go towards Eden House, an orphanage in Thailand, to help build a sports center.  

DONATE: https://bit.ly/3riIrMj
EDEN HOUSE INFO: https://bit.ly/3vPmvf8

FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford women's soccer, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordSoccer (Twitter), and @SamfordSoccer (Instagram).