
Paladins Pull Off Upset Against No. 19 Duke
Furman Men’s Soccer stunned the 19th‑ranked Duke Blue Devils 4‑3 in a non‑conference match, overcoming an early deficit and a season‑ending injury to claim a memorable win.
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Furman Men’s Soccer stunned the 19th‑ranked Duke Blue Devils 4‑3 in a non‑conference match, overcoming an early deficit and a season‑ending injury to claim a memorable win.

Samson Kpardeh and Trym Linberg earned weekly accolades for their contributions, as both programs prepare for key home matchups in the coming days.

UNC Asheville’s men’s soccer team held Furman to a 1‑1 draw, with Tyler Ware opening the scoring from the spot before Diego Hernandez levelled late, while goalkeeper Lucca Barros delivered a career‑high eight saves.

Furman University’s men’s soccer team opens its 2026 season with a top‑ranked squad led by standout players Braden Dunham and Diego Hernandez, aiming to build on last year’s historic run.

Paco Fernandez, a Bryant University graduate student, has been selected for the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Hermann Trophy watch list, placing him among the top contenders for the nation’s most prestigious collegiate soccer award.

Diego Hernandez tops national preseason rankings, while Braden Dunham and Luke Munson bring fresh energy to a Furman team opening its 2026 campaign against Clemson.

Furman enters the 2026 campaign as the preseason favorite in the Southern Conference, highlighted by six All‑SoCon selections and a season‑opening showdown with Clemson.

Furman enters the 2026 Southern Conference men’s soccer preseason poll as the clear favorite, buoyed by a 16‑2‑5 record, an unbeaten conference run, and a College Cup berth. With all 11 starters returning and six preseason All‑Conference selections, the Paladins are poised to challenge national rankings as the season begins on August 20.

A new wave of talent emerging from MLS Academy programs is making notable contributions to Division I soccer, from goalkeepers guarding the nets for DC United to midfielders shaping play for Colorado Rapids.
The 50th annual Lions All-Star Football Game returns to Tracy's Wayne Schneider Stadium on June 20, featuring top senior players from the Stockton and Modesto area, a debut girls flag football match, and a legacy of launching athletes like Aaron Judge into higher levels of play.