Statesboro, Ga. – Ashlyn Goila's first half goal proved to be the difference as Furman snapped a four-game skid with a 1-0 shutout of Georgia Southern in non-conference women's soccer action Sunday afternoon in Statesboro, Ga.
 
With under 19 minutes remaining in the first half, the Paladins regained possession in the midfield and Maddie Massie received a pass into space down the left flank. The sophomore slid a bouncing cross towards the near post that Goila redirected past GSU goalkeeper Katie Oakley and inside the near post at the 26:12 mark for her first score of the season.
 
Furman's back line held the Eagles to just a single shot on goal over 90 minutes and freshman Reese DeJong recorded one save to notch her first career shutout as the Paladins improved to 2-4-0 on the season. The loss dropped Georgia Southern to 1-3-1.
 
"We consistently emphasize being a blue-collar team and playing low risk in the back and we certainly accomplished that this afternoon," said Paladin head coach Andrew Burr. "This team has delt with a lot of injuries early on and has stayed focused on building our depth and preparing for SoCon play. We'll continue with that same mentality going forward."
 
The Eagles posted a 13-5 advantage in total shots, but Furman finished with a 2-1 edge in shots on target. Both teams earned four corner kicks.
 
Furman returns to Stone Soccer Stadium on Thursday, September 5, to host the UNC Asheville Bulldogs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and admission is free.