BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga freshman Chloe Arnold scored a second half goal to cut the Bulldogs lead to one goal, but it would be enough as Samford defeated the Mocs 3-1 at the Samford Soccer and Track Stadium Friday night.
 
UTC is 3-7-2 on the year and 1-2 in Southern Conference action. Samford improves to 7-5-1 overall and 3-0 in league play.
 
"We are disappointed with the result," Chattanooga head coach Gavin McKinney said. "Playing the defending league champions at their place is always going to be difficult. That being said, we did have some bright moments within the match. We battled hard and showed some moments of quality. We know that we must find a higher level of consistency to take the next step forward."
 
Chattanooga cut the Bulldogs lead to just one goal in the 73^rd minute. Masey Fox put a shot on goal that was deflected back into play and picked up by Arnold. She fired the ball back into the net from 10 yards out to make it a one-goal difference.
 
That score wouldn't last long as Samford scored a quick goal less than a minute later to make it 3-1.
 
Keeper Bailey Coppedge grabbed four saves, two in each half. The Mocs were outshot 17-5, 7-2 on goal. UTC got off just one shot in the opening frame and managed four in the second.
 
Samford's first goal was in the 16^th minute from the right side, 10 yards out by Kaitlyn Orman. Korrie Sauder put the Bulldogs up 2-0 in the 53^rd minute, firing it in from 15 yards out. The final goal was scored at the 72:30 by Caroline Orman who pushed it in from the left side.
 
Chattanooga returns home after a month on the road for Homecoming Weekend. The Mocs will host VMI Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at Finley Stadium. On Sunday, UNCG will come to visit for a 2:00 p.m. matchup on the Southside.
 
"We will work hard all week to get ready for next weekend," McKinney said. "We are excited to finally be at home."
 
Follow all the action online at GoMocs.com. Live scoring and streaming video will be available. For those who can make the match, the South Gate will open at 1:00 p.m. and admission is FREE.