GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Samford University soccer team battled the Furman Paladins to a 1-1 tie in Southern Conference action Thursday night at Stone Stadium.
 
With the tie, Samford moved to 7-3-4 overall and 3-1-1 in SoCon play. Furman's record moved to 5-3-5 overall and 1-0-4 in league action.
 
Furman's Shania Diaz got the scoring started with her goal off an assist from Ellie Herrmann in the 30^th minute for a 1-0 Paladin lead. Samford knotted the score when Maison Wells netted her first goal of the season off Brigid McElderry's first assist of the season to make the score 1-1.
 
Mary Raymond and Kylie Gazza led Samford with three shots each in the contest. Samford goalkeeper Zoe Clevely had three saves, while Furman's Addison Corn saved six shots, with both allowing one goal. As a team, Samford outshot Furman, 18-7. The Bulldogs had eight corner kicks, to three for Furman. Each team committed 16 fouls in the game.
 
Samford will play host to The Citadel on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field. Admission to the game is FREE, and the contest can be seen live on ESPN+. For links to follow all Samford games this season, click on the following link: 2023 SCHEDULE.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
FUR: Shania Diaz, 30^th minute, assist by Ellie Herrmann
SAM: Maison Wells, 67th minute, assist by Brigid McElderry
 
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