Box Score Mt. Pleasant, S.C. --
Junior Jessica Smith recorded her sixth shutout of the season as
the Furman women's soccer team played to a 0-0 double
overtime draw versus the College of Charleston at Patriots Point on
Friday evening.
The draw moved Furman to 8-6-3 overall
and 3-3-3 in the Southern Conference while College of Charleston
moved to 7-9-1 overall and 4-4-1 in league play.
The Paladins created several first half
chances as Martha Hall and Meagan Zusi put shots on goal, but the
Cougars got the best of the opportunities late. Charleston
outshot Furman 9-2 in the second half and forced Smith into five
saves over two overtime periods while outshooting the Paladins 7-0
in extra time.
Katie Tate, who totaled four saves,
earned the shutout for Charleston. Smith registered nine
saves to earn the clean sheet for Furman.
The Paladins continue their three-match
road trip on Sunday when they visit The Citadel for a 2 p.m.
match.
Fans can follow Furman soccer all
season long at www.furmanpaladins.com and at
www.twitter.com/FurmanPaladins.