September 5, 2001

FURMAN'S SHEDD OUT FOR THE SEASON

GREENVILLE, SC -- Furman women's soccer freshman midfielder Kelly Shedd of Simpsonville, S.C., will miss the rest of the 2001 season after sustaining a fractured fibula in the final minutes of Furman¹s match at Baylor last Sunday.

Shedd, a standout at Mauldin High School, will undergo surgery on Thursday to stabilize the fracture site. Shedd started in Furman¹s match against Baylor and played exceptionally well in Furman's preseason trip to Europe.

Shedd will retain freshman status in 2002 as she will redshirt this season.

"Kelly¹s injury will force us to make some adjustments," said Furman head coach Brian Lee. "She is an excellent player and I look forward to four solid years out of her beginning next season. Several other players will need to step up and fill that role."

Furman is 1-1 on the season and ranked ninth in the NSCAA South Region poll. The Lady Paladins host Vanderbilt Thursday at 7 p.m. in its home opener.