On Sunday afternoon, the Samford Bulldogs will travel to Mobile, Alabama, to face the South Alabama Jaguars in a women's soccer clash scheduled for 1 p.m. The matchup marks the latest chapter in a series that has seen both programs trade victories and stalemates over the past decade.
Series History
The two squads have met four times since their first encounter, producing a balanced ledger of one win, one draw and two ties. Their most recent meeting dates back to 2016, when the game ended in a 0‑0 stalemate, a result that still lingers in the memory of the coaches.
Samford arrives with a 2‑0‑1 start to the season, having opened with victories over Belmont and Georgia State. Senior forward Sam De Luca broke a personal drought by scoring her first goal of the campaign in the win against Georgia State, a moment that could prove pivotal on Sunday.
Opponent Outlook
South Alabama, meanwhile, sits at 1‑2 after a mixed start, with sophomore forward Aliya Gomes already accounting for two of the team’s goals. The Jaguars will be looking to leverage Gomes’s attacking prowess to break a Samford defense that has been solid early in the season.
Head coach Todd Yelton, now in his 25th year at the helm, brings a wealth of experience to the Bulldogs, boasting a career record of 343‑154‑74. His long tenure has cultivated a program that consistently competes in the Sun Belt Conference, where Samford holds an all‑time record of 36‑11‑7 against conference opponents.
The game will be streamed live on ESPN+, which will also provide real‑time statistics for fans who want to follow the action beyond the final whistle.