The Basics
Game 15
Charleston Southern (4-5-4), (2-2-1) vs. USC Aiken (5-4-2), (2-3-1)
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 15 / 3 p.m.
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: CSU Athletics
Location: CSU Soccer Field

CHARLESTON, S.C. – After a hard-fought 1-0 setback at Gardner-Webb on Saturday, the Charleston Southern women's soccer team steps out of conference play for its final non-league match of the year, hosting USC Aiken on Wednesday afternoon at CSU Soccer Field. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
 
Fans can keep up with the contest live on ESPN+ or by following @csubucs_wsoccer on X for updates and information.

Quick Hits 

• The Buccaneers dominated possession and created numerous chances in Saturday's loss at Gardner-Webb, outshooting the Runnin' Bulldogs 22-11 and holding a 53% possession edge.
• CSU continues to display offensive balance, with nine different players recording at least one point this season.
• Jenéa Knight leads the attack with four goals and nine total points, while Sedona Dancu and Cadance Bell each have three goals on the year.
• Rowyn Serne paces the team with three assists.
• Goalkeeper Avery Mason has been a consistent presence in goal, starting all 13 matches with 63 saves, a .776 save percentage, and three shutouts.
• The Buccaneers are at their best at home, boasting a +4 goal differential with a 3-1-2 record at CSU Soccer Field.
• Knight, Swenson, Mason, and Amélie Boyle were named to the Big South Midseason Watch List.
• Charleston Southern was picked to finish fifth in the Big South preseason poll.
• The Buccaneers return 12 players from a 2024 squad that finished with a 5-7-3 record and missed out on the Big South Tournament.
• Ahead of the 2025 season, Jenéa Knight, Jessica Boyle, Kiah Cirino, Claire DeAngelis, and Delaney Evers were all named to the Big South Top Returners to Watch List.
• CSU welcomed 12 talented newcomers to the 2025 roster this summer, 10 of which are freshmen.
• Head Coach Jose Gomez enters his sixth season at the helm for the Buccaneers.

Opponent Information

• The Pacers enter Wednesday's contest following a 1-0 loss at Georgia College.
• USC Aiken has been highly competitive on the road this season, owning a 4-1 record away from home.
• Offensively, the Pacers are led by Greta Ohlwein, who tops the team with six goals and three assists.
• Wednesday's matchup marks the first meeting between Charleston Southern and USC Aiken since 2006.
• The Pacers are led by third year head coach Adam Kleman. 

For the latest information on CSU women's soccer, follow @csubucs_wsoccer on X and Instagram or go to www.CSUSports.com.