Greenville, S.C. – Freshman Jasmine Greene's first half goal helped Furman battle Clemson to a 1-1 draw over 90 minutes in the exhibition opener for both schools on Tuesday evening before a crowd of 1,072 at Stone Soccer Stadium.
 
"This was a great test for us early in our preseason to face a top-level ACC team and I felt like we did some good things tonight while getting quality playing time for a lot of people," said Furman head coach Andrew Burr, beginning his 15^th season at the helm of the Paladin program. "It was great to see such a big crowd before the students are back on campus, and we are very appreciative to the football team for coming out to support us tonight."
 
After senior goalkeeper Kellsey Weaver smothered an early shot from Clemson's Maliah Morris to keep the match scoreless, Furman broke through on its first serious chance on goal in the 32^nd minute. Kyndal Anderson chipped a ball behind the Tiger defense to a charging Greene, who slotted her right-footed shot past Clemson goalkeeper Sandy McIver at the 31:19 mark to give the Paladins a 1-0 lead.
 
Clemson answered early in the second half. Morris fired a shot off of the post and Julie Mackin knocked in the rebound at the 50:10 mark to knot the match at 1-1.
 
The Tigers managed a 13-6 edge in total shots and 5-4 advantage in shots on goal. Clemson won four corner kicks with the Paladins awarded two.
 
McIver totaled two saves for Clemson, while Weaver stopped three shots for the Paladins.
 
Following the 90 minutes, the teams took part in a penalty shootout with Clemson claiming a 4-1 edge.
 
Furman returns to exhibition action on Saturday evening when it travels to Spartanburg, S.C., to face USC Upstate. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.