Greenville, S.C. -- Seniors Jamie Alexander and Stephanie DeVita bagged first half goals as the Furman women's soccer team recorded a 2-0 shutout of North Greenville on Friday night on Seagraves Field at Stone Soccer Stadium.

After DeVita, Carlie Couch and Alexander had each come close to scoring in the opening minutes of the game, it was Alexander who created her own opportunity in the 35th minute.  The Martinez, Ga., stripped the ball from the feet of a Crusaders defender and rifled a shot to the right corner for her first goal of the campaign.

Less than four minutes later, DeVita eluded her defender near the top of the six-yard box and headed home a Rachel Shah corner kick at the 38:20 mark to double the Paladin lead.  The goal marked DeVita's fourth of the season and 54th career goal in 67 matches.  She needs three to tie Emily Turgeon atop Furman's all-time scoring ledger and five to reach Tara Chiasson, a former Georgia Southern standout, atop the Southern Conference career list.

Despite Furman subbing liberally, the Paladins compiled a 26-4 advantage in total shot attempts and 13-1 edge in shots on goal.  North Greenville's Madelynn Schober notched 10 saves to help hold the Paladins at two goals.  Three goalkeepers, Rose Hull, Maggie Grisell and Allie Cutler, combined on the shutout for Furman.

Furman (2-1-0) returns to action on Sunday when it travels to face the Auburn Tigers at 2 p.m. ET.  The match is set to be streamed on the SEC Network+.  Live statistics will be available at FurmanPaladins.com and in-game updates can be found on Twitter by following @FurmanWSoccer.


Jordan Caskey, Furman Sports Information