Samford women's soccer opens their home season by hosting Belmont on Sunday at 6 p.m. at Shauna Yelton Field, aiming to improve from their last encounter, a 0-0 draw against the same team in September 2025. The Bulldogs hold a dominating series record of 10-1-1 against Belmont, while returning a significant portion of last season鈥檚 scoring talent. Both teams enter this match with a record of 0-0-1 after their season openers ended in draws against their respective opponents. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ and stats will be accessible online.

By the Numbers
  • Samford has a 10-1-1 advantage over Belmont in their all-time series.
  • Peyton Hull recorded 8 saves in a shutout during the draw against No. 2 Notre Dame.
  • Samford returns 75.5% of last season's goals and 68.3% of assists.
State of Play
  • Samford and Belmont both opened their seasons with 0-0 draws.
  • Samford retained significant scoring capability with 34 of 45 goals from last season returning.
  • Belmont's goalkeeper, Greta Genie, secured a shutout against Tennessee Tech.
What's Next

Following the home opener against Belmont, Samford will seek to convert draws into wins in subsequent games, leveraging their experienced players. Both teams will strategize for future matchups in their pursuit of stronger season showings.

Bottom Line

With a strong historical performance against Belmont, Samford soccer is poised for a breakthrough in their home opener. Fans should expect a competitive match as both teams look to secure their first win of the season.