SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Samford University Bulldogs women’s soccer team is ranked No. 25 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll, which was revealed on Tuesday.
 
Samford received votes in the first two polls released this season. The Bulldogs received eight points in the preseason poll and 17 points in the poll that came out on Aug. 23.
 
The team is 3-0-1 so far this season with wins over Jacksonville State and Rice on the road and a home win against Murray State. The Bulldogs’ tie came in their most recent match on Aug. 28, when they played 12th-ranked Ole Miss and the game ended 0-0.
 
Dating back to last season, Samford has not seen a defeat in its last 18 matches. The Bulldogs have allowed just one goal this season, leading to three shutouts overall.
 
Samford will face Army on Thursday, Sept. 1, in its next contest before taking on 21st-ranked West Virginia on Sunday, Sept. 4.