HOMEWOOD, ALABAMA — #5 Furman captured the 2025 Southern Conference championship Friday night, outlasting #4 Chattanooga 2-1 in overtime at the neutral site. The Paladins (10-3-5) extended their winning streak to two matches with a dramatic extra-time finish, while the Mocs (10-5-4) saw their two-game winning streak end in heartbreaking fashion.
Chattanooga struck first when Paige Thomas converted in the 83rd minute, assisted by Clarissa Salinas, giving the home-region favorites a 1-0 lead late in regulation. The goal appeared to be the championship-clincher, but Furman refused to fold. Norah Roller equalized just 115 seconds later at 85:38, with Katie Bengough providing the assist to force overtime and keep the Paladins' tournament hopes alive.
The match remained deadlocked through the first 15-minute overtime period until Roller struck again in the 90th minute, this time assisted by Maddie Massie, to secure Furman's first SoCon title. Roller's two-goal performance proved decisive in the championship affair, with the Paladins' resilience overcoming Chattanooga's early second-half advantage.
Furman dominated possession metrics throughout the contest, recording 18 shot attempts compared to Chattanooga's six. The Paladins converted their opportunities efficiently, outshooting the Mocs 7-4 on target. Chattanooga's