September 5, 1997
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The Furman women's soccer team fell 1-0 to N.C. State Friday at Eugene Stone Stadium in the Umbro Kickoff Classic.
The Wolfpack's Jane Hampton scored the game's only goal early in the first half off a Stacy Hampton pass. It was the lone sour point for the Lady Paladins as they staved off numerous Wolfpack attacks throughout the game. Lady Paladin Goalkeeper Jen McNutt put on a show with three diving saves. McNutt finished with 9 saves on the match. In the end, the constant pressure was too much as Furman was unable to take advantage of the goal-scoring oportunities they had.
"We played a tremendous game," Furman head coach Brian Lee said. "The one defensive breakdown cost us the match, but we hung right in there with a great North Carolina State team. Jen McNutt played fabulous and the freshman came up big just as I expected. A lot of credit goes the State though, they moved the ball great."
In other action in the Umbro Kickoff Classic, Charleston Southern downed Elon 2-1. Charleston Southern will face N.C. State Saturday at 5:00, while Furman will host Elon at 7:30.
Scoring:
Shots on Goal: Furman -- 8; N.C. State -- 20.
Corner Kicks: Furman -- 6; N.C. State -- 6.
Saves: Furman -- 9; N.C. State -- 1.
Fouls: Furman -- 9; N.C. State -- 8.