A Game With a Purpose
Thursday evening will see Samford University host Jacksonville State University in the 21st meeting of the Shauna’s House Game, a long‑standing fundraiser that channels proceeds toward constructing homes for orphaned children in Ukraine.
The Bulldogs enter the contest with a 2‑0‑2 record, having secured victories over Notre Dame, Belmont and Georgia State earlier in the season, while the Gamecocks sit at 0‑1‑1 after a draw with West Georgia and a loss to Auburn.
Historically, Samford holds a commanding edge in the series, leading 15‑5‑1, and a narrow 1‑0 win last season underscores the competitiveness of the matchup.
Coaching Legacy and Defensive Highlights
Head coach Todd Yelton, now in his 25th season, boasts a career record of 343‑154‑75, positioning him as the all‑time winningest coach in program history with 303‑122‑71 victories to his name.
Between the posts, Samford’s goalkeeper Peyton Hull has posted a 0.25 goals‑against average over 360 minutes of play, while Jacksonville State’s keeper Ella Holmberg carries a 3.41 goals‑against average from 158 minutes of action.
The match is slated for a 6 p.m. kickoff and will be streamed live on ESPN+, with real‑time statistics also available for fans watching online.