GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Samford soccer team picked up a pivotal Southern Conference win, defeating Furman, 4-0, Friday evening at Stone Stadium.
 
With the win, Samford improves to 8-3-6 overall and 4-1-3 in SoCon play. If the Bulldogs can earn a win at Wofford Sunday, Samford would earn at least a No. 2 seed and the honor of hosting half of the quarterfinals and semifinals of the upcoming SoCon Tournament. If Samford wins Sunday and Furman could earn a win or tie with league-leading Chattanooga, Samford could still earn at least a share of a ninth-straight SoCon regular season title. Furman falls to 8-8-1 overall and 3-4-1 in league action.
 
Samford got the scoring started early when Taylor Yount netted a goal for the third-straight game, in the 10^th minute off an assist from Layton Glisson for a 1-0 Bulldog lead. Glisson then added a goal of her own off an assist from Whitaker Buchanan in the 17^th minute for a 2-0 Samford advantage. Samford's third goal of the first half was scored by Maison Wells off an assist from Kylie Gazza in the 37^th minute for a 3-0 Bulldog lead.
 
The Bulldogs added a fourth goal late in the second half. In the 75^th minute of the contest, Sarah Holland scored off an assist from Annessa Shively to push the Samford lead to 4-0.
 
Yount led Samford with three shots in the game. Goalkeeper Emma Donley, who has stepped in for the injured Morgan McAslan, posted her third solo shutout of the season. As a team, Samford outshot Furman, 17-2. Samford had five corner kicks, to just one for Furman.
 
Samford will play at Wofford Sunday at 1 p.m. (CT) in Spartanburg, S.C. The game can be seen live on ESPN+. To follow the game, click on the following link: 2022 SAMFORD SOCCER SCHEDULE.
 
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