Sunday, August 16
Birmingham, Ala.
6 PM
Samford University
1-0-1, 0-0-0
2
vs
0
Belmont
0-1-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samford | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Bulldogs Earn 2-0 Win Over Belmont In Home Opener
8.16.26 | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team hosted Belmont for its home opener Sunday evening, earning a 2-0 win at Shauna Yelton Field.
"Tonight took a bit of grit and determination," Samford head coach Todd Yelton said. "It was a full team effort. I really, in a lot of ways, am incredibly proud of our reserves who came on tonight in the first half and changed it there for us and got us a goal, because it was hard sledding for sure."
With the win, Samford is now 1-0-1 on the young season. Belmont fell to 0-1-1 with the loss.
Samford freshman Hayven Laurendine and senior Martha Bishop scored a goal each for the Bulldogs. Junior and Florida transfer Brinley Murphy had two assists, while freshman Addison Smith added an assist.
Samford goalkeeper Peyton Hull posted her second-straight shutout to open her junior season. Hull had three saves in keeping the Bruins off the scoreboard.
For Belmont, Laken Whittington had a team-high three shots. Belmont goalkeeper Greta Genie saved 10 shots, while allowing two goals in the loss.
Laurendine got the scoring started, netting her first career goal in the 38th minute off assists from Murphy and Smith. Bishop scored her goal in the 76th minute off an assist from Murphy, giving the Bulldogs the 2-0 win.
Samford will next play host to Georgia State on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field.
SCORING SUMMARY
SAM: 38th minute, Hayven Laurendine goal off assists from Brinley Murphy and Addison Smith
SAM: 76th minute, Martha Bishop goal off an assist from Brinley Murphy
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford soccer, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordSoccer (Instagram) and @SamfordSoccer (Twitter).
"Tonight took a bit of grit and determination," Samford head coach Todd Yelton said. "It was a full team effort. I really, in a lot of ways, am incredibly proud of our reserves who came on tonight in the first half and changed it there for us and got us a goal, because it was hard sledding for sure."
With the win, Samford is now 1-0-1 on the young season. Belmont fell to 0-1-1 with the loss.
Samford freshman Hayven Laurendine and senior Martha Bishop scored a goal each for the Bulldogs. Junior and Florida transfer Brinley Murphy had two assists, while freshman Addison Smith added an assist.
Samford goalkeeper Peyton Hull posted her second-straight shutout to open her junior season. Hull had three saves in keeping the Bruins off the scoreboard.
For Belmont, Laken Whittington had a team-high three shots. Belmont goalkeeper Greta Genie saved 10 shots, while allowing two goals in the loss.
Laurendine got the scoring started, netting her first career goal in the 38th minute off assists from Murphy and Smith. Bishop scored her goal in the 76th minute off an assist from Murphy, giving the Bulldogs the 2-0 win.
Samford will next play host to Georgia State on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field.
SCORING SUMMARY
SAM: 38th minute, Hayven Laurendine goal off assists from Brinley Murphy and Addison Smith
SAM: 76th minute, Martha Bishop goal off an assist from Brinley Murphy
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford soccer, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook), @SamfordSoccer (Instagram) and @SamfordSoccer (Twitter).
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's Soccer
MF
/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
BEL
SAM
Goals
0
2
Shots
7
24
Shots on Goal
3
12
Saves
10
3
Corners
2
8
Fouls
8
6
Scoring Plays
Hayven Laurendine (1)
Assisted By: Brinley Murphy , Addison Smith
GOAL by SAM Laurendine, Hayven Assist by Murphy, Brinley and Smith, Addison.
37:41
Martha Bishop (1)
Assisted By: Brinley Murphy
GOAL by SAM Bishop, Martha Assist by Murphy, Brinley.
75:49
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
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