MURRAY, Ky. – A pair of goals in the first half from sophomore Kyla Reynolds and senior Grace Sommi pushed Samford past Murray State in an exhibition match for a 2-1 Bulldog victory on Thursday afternoon at Cutchin Field.

BOX SCORE (PDF)

KEY PLAYS

• After three shots to open up the match, the Bulldogs found the back of the net at the 20:36 minute mark after Kyla Reynolds slotted the ball past Murray State's goalkeeper, Cera Prather, for an early 1-0 Samford lead.
• The Racers evened the score 17 minutes later after Rebecca Kubin executed a shot to the top right corner of the goal off an assist from her fellow teammate, Chloe Barnthouse.
• Just over a minute later, Grace Sommi gave Samford a 2-1 lead before heading into the break after the senior placed the ball into the right upper 90 to officially mark her return after a season-ending injury last year.

 
FROM THE BOX SCORE

• Both teams posted nine shots and five corners throughout the contest.
• The Bulldogs recorded five shots on frame with Kyla Reynolds and Grace Sommi each scored a goal.
• Samford and Murray State played an aggressive match for a combined 13 fouls.
• Morgan McAslan played the entire 90 minutes between the posts, allowing one goal and making four saves.

 
UP NEXT

• The Samford women's soccer team will officially open up their 2021 fall season on Thursday, August 19 at 7 p.m. as the Bulldogs take on the Auburn Tigers at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.

 
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