August 29, 1997
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The Furman men's soccer team opened the season with a 2-0 victory over South Alabama in the Umbro Kickoff Classic Friday at Eugene E. Stone III Soccer Stadium.
1996 NSCAA/Umbro All American scored the Paladin's first goal on the season with a spectacular header of a corner kick from Todd Jackson late in the first half to give Furman a 1-0 lead. It did not take long once the second half resumed for the Paladins to cushion their lead as freshman Carl Junot scored off a Graham Seagraves pass.
Furman controled most of the match, out-shooting the Jaguars 16-2. Freshman Scott Blount registered a shutout in his first-ever collegiate start for the Paladins.
"We had a solid performance today," Furman head coach Doug Allison said. "It was a good start and I am happy with the boys. We certainly have a long way to go if we are going to reach our goals."
Scoring:
Shots On Goal: Furman -- 16; South Alabama -- 2.
Corner Kicks: Furman -- 6; South Alabama -- 4.
Saves: Furman -- 0; South Alabama -- 7.
Fouls: Furman -- 4; South Alabama -- 17.