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WKU Soccer falls on the road against Samford

David Quintanilla, Sports Reporter
September 7, 2025
Cayden Duncan
The Hilltoppers starting lineup huddles together before their game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug. 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex.

Defensive errors proved costly for WKU Soccer Sunday as the Hilltoppers fell to Samford 2-0. 

The Bulldogs scored their first goal in the seventh minute after WKU’s slow transition defense allowed junior forward Sam De Luca to get a shot off in front of the goal. 

Samford’s second goal started with a faulty clearance by the Hilltopper defense that stayed inside the box and allowed sophomore forward Becca Koenig a rebound shot, giving the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead. 

The Hilltoppers ended the game with six shots, only one being on target, limiting their opportunities to tie the game. 

The loss drops WKU to 3-4 in the season and 1-3 in road games. 

WKU Soccer returns to action Thursday as they face Austin Peay at home. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m..

About the Contributors
David Quintanilla
David Quintanilla, Español Editor
David Quintanilla is the Español Editor for the Herald. He is in his second year at WKU majoring in English for Secondary Teachers and has lived in Bowling Green his whole life. He is fascinated by the local culture of Bowling Green.
Cayden Duncan
Cayden Duncan, Staff Photographer
Cayden Duncan is a sophomore majoring in Visual Journalism and Photography from Louisville, Kentucky. This is his first semester working for the Herald photo staff.