October 25, 1999

FURMAN WOMEN'S SOCCER RANKED IN REGION

GREENVILLE, SC -- The Furman women's soccer team is ranked 8th in the latest Soccer Buzz Southeast Region ranking and 9th in the NSCAA Southeast Region rankings after winning the Southern Conference regular season title with a perfect 9-0 record. Furman has been ranked in the region's top ten for the entire season.

The Lady Paladins, who have already set a school record for wins in a season with 15, defeated Appalachian State 3-0 and East Tennnessee State 5-0 last week. Along with wins in a season, Furman has set school records for shutouts, goals, assists, and road wins this year.

The Lady Paladins are 15-2 on the season and travel to face Georgia State tomorrow at 4 p.m. The The Lady Paladins return home for their final regular season contest Friday against 23rd-ranked Iowa.

Soccer Buzz Southeast Region Top 10

1. North Carolina 15-2

2. Florida 16-1

3. Clemson 12-4-1

4. Wake Forest 11-4

5. Duke 10-8

6. South Carolina 14-4

7. UNC Charlotte 12-4-1

8. Furman 15-2

9. Georgia 11-5-1

10. East Carolina 10-3-1

NSCAA Southeast Region Top 10

1. Florida 16-1

2. North Carolina 15-2

3. Clemson 12-4-1

4. Wake Forest 11-4

5. Duke 10-8

6. South Carolina 14-4

7. Georgia 11-5-1

8. UNC Charlotte 12-4-1

9. Furman 15-2

10. East Carolina 10-3-1