Samford Women's Soccer news

Soccer Adds Eight Players In Highly-Touted Recruiting Class

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:39:00 EST

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

Three Bulldogs Receive NSCAA All-Region Honors

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:30:01 EST

KANSAS CITY, Kan. --- Samford soccer players Amber Cress, Theresa Henry and Alyssa Whitehead were all honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America on Thursday as they were named members of the All-Southeast Region. Cress and Henry both garnered Second-Team honors, while Whitehead received Third-Team accolades.

Action Photos Now Available For Purchase

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:01:36 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Pictures from Samford's record-setting 2009 soccer season can now be purchased via Shutterfly.com.

Samford Soccer Finishes Among Nation's Elite In NCAA Rankings

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:37:26 EST

INDIANAPOLIS --- The Samford University soccer team finished its 2009 campaign with a school-record 12-1-5 overall mark. The Bulldogs advanced to the Southern Conference Tournament semifinals for a second-consecutive year and completed the season ranked among the nation's top-10 teams in four statistical categories.

Bulldogs' SoCon Tournament Run Ends In Penalty-Kick Shootout, 6-5

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:47:01 EST

GREENSBORO, N.C. --- In Friday's semifinal round of the 2009 Southern Conference Tournament, the Samford University soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 defeat in a penalty-kick shootout against the College of Charleston Cougars. Throughout regulation and both overtime periods, the teams played to a 0-0 draw at the UNCG Soccer Stadium.

Bulldogs Begin Quest For SoCon Tournament Title Friday Against CofC

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:20 EST

Live Stats - College of Charleston vs. Samford

GREENSBORO, N.C. --- The Samford soccer team is only two wins shy of earning its third NCAA Tournament appearance in five seasons. On Friday at 4 p.m. (CST), the Bulldogs will face the College of Charleston Cougars in the semifinal round of the 2009 Southern Conference Tournament. The winner of the four-team competition will receive an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Cress Named SoCon Co-Player Of The Year; Five Bulldogs Earn All-SoCon Accolades

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:49:46 EST

SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- Samford soccer player Amber Cress was named one of the Southern Conference's Co-Players of the Year Wednesday as the league office released its annual postseason awards. Cress, the Bulldogs' senior from Zionsville, Ind., shared the conference's top honor with UNC Greensboro forward Tabitha Padgett.

Bulldogs' Cook Named SoCon Player Of The Week

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:16:20 EST

SoCon Weekly Release

SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- Samford sophomore Lauren Cook was named the Southern Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week Tuesday for all games played Oct. 27-Nov.3. Cook tallied three points in a key 3-1 road victory at Chattanooga last week. The win clinched a berth in the Southern Conference Women's Soccer championship for the Bulldogs.

Soccer Rolls To 3-1 Victory At Chattanooga; Secures SoCon Tournament Berth

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:06:34 EST

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- In its regular-season finale, the Samford University soccer team used a trio of first-half goals to spark the Bulldogs to a 3-1 road victory against the Chattanooga Lady Mocs at the North River Complex. Samford's Cindy Spiker, Paige Lanter and Lauren Cook all scored goals in Thursday's win.

Soccer Looks To Secure SoCon Tournament Berth Against Chattanooga Thursday

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:24:09 EST

Live Stats - Samford at Chattanooga

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University soccer team will compete in its final match of the 2009 regular season Thursday as the Bulldogs travel northeast to Chattanooga, Tenn., for a Southern Conference contest against the Chattanooga Lady Mocs. With a win or draw in the 5 p.m. (CDT) matchup, Samford would qualify for the prestigious four-team SoCon Tournament.

Soccer Fights From Behind To Earn 1-1 Draw With Davidson

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:20:21 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University soccer team extended its undefeated streak at home to 24-consecutive matches Sunday as the Bulldogs rallied back to force a key 1-1 draw with the Davidson Wildcats. Davidson's Callan Elswick scored a goal midway through the first half before Natalie Fleming tallied the equalizer in the 75th minute.

Bulldogs Look For Revenge In Final Home Match Of The Season

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:57:07 EST

GameTracker - Davidson at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University soccer team will compete in its final home match of the 2009 regular season Sunday at 2 p.m., as the Bulldogs play host to the Davidson Wildcats in a key Southern Conference meeting to be held at Bulldog Field.

Soccer Uses Four First-Half Goals To Defeat Georgia Southern 5-0 On Senior Night

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:50:17 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford soccer team earned its most decisive victory in over two years Friday as the Bulldogs tallied a 5-0 win against the Georgia Southern Eagles in Southern Conference action. The match was held on Senior Night at Bulldog Field and seniors Amber Cress and Natalie Fleming scored the first two goals of the contest.

Bulldogs Set To Host Georgia Southern On Senior Night

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:38:03 EST

GameTracker - Georgia Southern at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford soccer team will begin its final homestand of the 2009 season Friday at 7 p.m., as the Bulldogs square off against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Bulldog Field. Prior to the key Southern Conference matchup, Samford will honor Caroline Baxter, Amber Cress, Natalie Fleming and Cindy Spiker with a special "Senior Night" presentation.

Samford's Leppert Named SoCon Player Of The Week

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:44:44 EST

SoCon Weekly Release

SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- Samford junior Leah Leppert was named the Southern Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week Tuesday for all games played Oct. 13-19. Leppert scored a pair of key goals in critical conference road wins over UNC Greensboro 2-1 and Elon 1-0 last week.