GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Citadel's 2021 season came to a heartbreaking end Friday night as Furman scored in overtime to defeat the Bulldogs 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Tournament.
Game Information
Score: Furman 2, The Citadel 1 OT
Records: Furman (11-5-1), The Citadel (10-7-2)
Location: Stone Stadium (Greenville, South Carolina)
How it Happened
- 62' – The Paladins got on the board as Kyndal Anderson scored off a cross from Isabella Gutierrez.
- 70' – The Bulldogs tied the game in the 70th minute as Ryleigh Jenkins stole the ball and fed Jordan Geller outside the top of the box. Geller took a couple dribbles and beat the goalie into the top right corner.
- 92' – Nieva Gaither scored the game-winner in the 92nd minute.
Inside the Box Score
- The Bulldogs finished the season with a record of 10-7-2. The 10 wins are the second most in program history.
- Jordyn Geller's goal was her seventh of the season.
- The assist from Ryleigh Jenkins was the first of her career.
- Leanne Bryant led the way with three shots on goal.
- Jess Newton finished with 11 saves.
- The Citadel finished the season with a school-record 43 goals scored.
Up Next
The 2021 season is complete.
