October 20, 2003

FURMAN WOMEN'S SOCCER RANKED 10TH IN SOUTHEAST REGION

GREENVILLE, SC -- The Furman women's soccer team is ranked 10th in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Southeast Region poll released on Monday.

Furman remains 10th for the second consecutive week after defeating Western Carolina 6-1 on Thursday. Furman is also receiving votes in the Soccer Buzz rankings.

The Lady Paladins are 9-4-2 on the season and will travel to face Elon Thursday night at 7:00.

Furman holds a 1-0-1 record against other ranked Southeast Region teams as the Lady Paladins defeated ninth ranked South Carolina 1-0 and tied seventh ranked Clemson 0-0.

NSCAA Southeast Region Rankings

• 1. North Carolina 16-0
• 2. Florida 12-2-1
• 3. Duke 10-4-1
• 4. Wake Forest 9-3-3
• 5. Auburn 10-2-3
• 6. Florida State 9-5-1
• 7. Clemson 7-5-2
• 8. Georgia 10-6
• 9. South Carolina 9-6-2
• 10. Furman 9-4-2