Samford women's tennis fell 5-2 to Furman in a Southern Conference match, dropping their record to 10-8 overall and 2-2 in the league. The match was decided by a crucial doubles point, where Furman edged out the Bulldogs after a competitive tiebreaker at No. 3. In singles, Furman dominated the top three positions, although Samford managed to secure wins at No. 4 and No. 6. Laila Fishman and Hailey Troup provided the two points for Samford, demonstrating resilience but ultimately not enough to clinch the victory. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back against East Tennessee State on April 3.

By the Numbers
  • Samford's overall record stands at 10-8 and 2-2 in Southern Conference play.
  • Samford's road match record drops to 3-6, and they are 0-6 in contests decided by three or more points this season.
State of Play
  • Furman took control early by clinching the doubles point and sweeping the top three singles matches.
  • Samford's victories came from Laila Fishman at No. 4 and Hailey Troup at No. 6.
What's Next

Samford will face East Tennessee State in their next match on April 3, looking to improve their road performance and overall standings.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs need to strengthen their doubles play and secure early leads in future matches to avoid similar outcomes and aim for a successful finish to the season.