Samford Women's Soccer news

Soccer Picked Fourth In Preseason SoCon Poll

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:10:56 PST

SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- In its first preseason poll as a member of the Southern Conference, the Samford University soccer team was predicted to finish fourth in the league's standings Wednesday by a vote of the conference's head coaches.

Soccer Falls Short Against Ole Miss In Exhibition, 1-0

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:32:15 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University soccer team opened its 2008 fall season Saturday with a hard-fought 1-0 loss against the Ole Miss Rebels in a preseason exhibition match held at Bulldog Field. Ole Miss' Amy Bayles scored the game-winning goal during the 51st minute of play.

Soccer To Host Ole Miss Saturday

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:08:49 PST

GameTracker - Samford vs. Ole Miss

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- In its only exhibition match of the fall season, the Samford University soccer team will begin play in its 2008 schedule Saturday at 1 p.m., as the Bulldogs host the Ole Miss Rebels at Bulldog Field. Admission is free.

2008 Samford Soccer Season Preview

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:11:51 PST

Samford Soccer Schedule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- As the Samford soccer team heads into the 2008 campaign, the Bulldogs boast nine returning starters and 16 returning letterwinners from a squad that finished with a school-record 15-5-1 mark last season. Samford will begin its fall season at home Saturday with an exhibition match against Ole Miss at 1 p.m.

Games Against Texas, Auburn, Marquette & Alabama Highlight 2008 Schedule

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:11:53 PST

2008 Samford Soccer Schedule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University soccer team officially released its 2008 schedule Monday and the Bulldogs' upcoming slate will feature high-profile games against Texas, Marquette, Arkansas, Alabama, UAB and Auburn. Samford will also kick off the season with a home exhibition versus Ole Miss on Aug. 16.

Soccer Media Guide Receives National Recognition

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:30:25 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Samford's 2007 Soccer Media Guide was ranked third in District 4 and 12th in the nation, it was announced Tuesday in the College Sports Information Directors of America's (CoSIDA) annual media guide competition.

Soccer To Host Annual Alumni Game April 19

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:58:22 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University soccer team will host its annual Alumni Game at 10:30 a.m., on April 19 at Bulldog Field, it was announced Thursday. The contest will feature Samford's current team against 11 of the Bulldogs' former players.

Soccer Adds Nine Players In Highly-Touted Recruiting Class

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:16:04 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Samford University soccer coach Todd Yelton announced the signing of nine players to national letters-of-intent Monday as the Bulldogs continued their quest to reach the NCAA Tournament for a third time in four seasons.

Former Bulldog-Great Young Named Assistant Soccer Coach

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:38:02 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Sharon Young, arguably the most decorated soccer player in Samford history, was officially named an assistant coach at her alma mater Tuesday as Head Coach Todd Yelton filled the vacancy left by Brian Copham.

Copham Accepts Head Coaching Position At Jacksonville University

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:31:23 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Brian Copham, the top assistant coach at Samford University, was officially named the head women's soccer coach at Jacksonville University on Friday, announced JU director of athletics Alan Verlander.

Birdsell Named Third-Team All-Southeast Region

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:42:56 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Heather Birdsell, Samford's senior soccer player and four-time All-Ohio Valley Conference performer, continued to earn postseason accolades Tuesday as the Bulldogs' midfielder was named to the third team of the Soccer Buzz Southeast Region.

Yelton Agrees To 10-Year Contract Extension

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:37:42 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Todd Yelton, one of the nation's top young coaches for women's soccer, has agreed to a 10-year contract extension to remain the head coach at Samford University, athletic director Bob Roller announced Thursday.

Photo Gallery - Soccer In NCAA Tournament

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:19:08 PST

NCAA Tournament Photo Gallery

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- The Samford University soccer team earned its second NCAA Tournament appearance in three seasons Friday as the Bulldogs squared off against the LSU Tigers in the opening round of the Florida State Regional. Click on the link to see the photo gallery.

Soccer Drops Heartbreaker To LSU 1-0 (2OT) In NCAA Tournament

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:27:26 PST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- The Samford University soccer team's record-setting season came to an end Friday as the Bulldogs suffered a 1-0 (2OT) loss to the LSU Tigers in the NCAA Tournament.

Soccer Set To Open NCAA Tournament Play Against LSU

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:10:49 PST

Samford Soccer Game Notes
GameTracker - Kennesaw State vs. Florida State (3:30 p.m.)
GameTracker - Samford vs. LSU (6 p.m.)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- The Samford University soccer team will square off against the LSU Tigers in the opening round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament on Friday at 6 p.m. (CST). The Bulldogs are the No. 3-seed in the four-team regional being held at Florida State University.