BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford soccer team earned a 1-0 win over Georgia Southern on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at Shauna Yelton Field.
 
With the win, Samford improved its record to 3-5-1 on the season. Georgia Southern's record fell to 3-5-1 as well.
 
"We've had to kind of adjust a little bit from what we have done in the past," Samford head coach Todd Yelton said. "I don't know that we've shown enough grit all year and I think today we showed a ton of grit. The best thing to do on Senior Day is to win. I'm so thankful that I've gotten to spend time with these kids. We've got a little more time together as we start conference, but at the end of the day, this is just soccer and hopefully we're putting something on their life that will last forever in a really positive manner."
 
For Samford, Sarah Holland netted the game's lone goal. Holland, Caroline Donovan and Layton Glisson had two shots each to lead the Bulldogs. Emma Donley played the first half in goal for the Bulldogs, saving four shots, without allowing a goal. Peyton Hull played the second half in goal, allowing no goals as well.
 
For Georgia Southern, Carley Borgelt led the team with three shots, with one coming on goal. Katie Oakley played the full 90 minutes in goal, saving two shots and allowing one goal.
 
Donovan scored her goal in the 24^th minute of the contest off an assist from Donovan. Neither team was able to score the rest of the way as Samford took home the 1-0 victory.
 
The Bulldogs will open Southern Conference play by playing at Western Carolina on Sept. 19. The game is set for a 6 p.m. (CT) start from Cullowhee, N.C.
 
SCORING RECAP
SAM: 24^th minute, Sarah Holland goal off an assist from Carolina Donovan
 
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