Samford completed a dominant three-game sweep of Furman with a decisive 17-1 victory in the series finale. Olivia Shaw and Katie Campbell led the Bulldogs' offense, combining for five hits and nine RBIs. Samford capitalized on multiple Furman errors, scoring 10 unearned runs throughout the game, which included five home runs. Despite Furman's Rachel Hawkins scoring, the Bulldogs' early advantage and powerful hitting sealed the game. The loss leaves Furman with a 3-12 record in the Southern Conference, while Samford improved to 11-4 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Samford hit five home runs in the series finale against Furman.
  • Olivia Shaw and Katie Campbell combined for 9 RBIs in the game.
State of Play
  • Furman has been struggling, now holding an overall record of 11-35 this season.
  • Samford is riding a wave of momentum with an 11-4 record in the Southern Conference.
What's Next

Furman will face Georgia Tech next in Atlanta for their final non-conference game of the season on Wednesday. This matchup will be crucial for Furman as they seek to end the season on a competitive note.

Bottom Line

Samford's powerful performance emphasizes their strength in the conference, while Furman must recover quickly to build momentum ahead of their final games of the season.