The Basics
Game 15
Charleston Southern (5-5-4), (2-2-1) vs Longwood (6-7-2), (3-3-0)
Date/Time: Saturday, October 18 / 1 p.m.
TV/Video: None
Live Stats: CSU Athletics
Location: CSU Soccer Field

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Fresh off a commanding 4-1 home win over USC Aiken on Wednesday, the Charleston Southern women's soccer team returns to Big South action Saturday afternoon, hosting Longwood at CSU Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

The Buccaneers (5-5-4, 2-2-1) are unbeaten in three of their last four matches and look to strengthen their conference positioning entering the final stretch of league play. The Lancers (6-7-2, 3-3-0) visit Charleston sitting in third place in the Big South standings and seeking to rebound from a narrow 1-0 midweek loss to Winthrop.

Fans can keep up with the contest live by following @csubucs_wsoccer on X for updates and information.

Quick Hits 

• The Buccaneers put together one of their most complete performances of the season Tuesday, with four different goal scorers—Sedona Dancu, Rowyn Serne, Jenéa Knight, and Jessica Boyle—powering CSU to a 4-1 victory.
• Katie Hoffman registered the first multi-assist game of her career, setting up goals by Dancu and Boyle, while Carson Wells and Rachel Gopalakrishnan also tallied assists.
• CSU outshot USC Aiken 22-5 and held a 10-3 edge in shots on goal.
• Jenéa Knight continues to pace the CSU attack with five goals and one assist (11 points), while Dancu follows with four goals.
• Avery Mason has started all 14 matches in goal, recording 65 saves, a .774 save percentage, and three shutouts over 1,260 minutes of action.
• Offensively, CSU is averaging 12.4 shots and 1.29 goals per game, with 42% of its attempts on target.
• The Buccaneers remain strong at home, posting a 4-1-2 record in Charleston.
• 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 Lancers (6-7-2, 3-3-0) enter Saturday's matchup looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Winthrop on Wednesday.
• Offensively, the Lancers are led by Sam Fischer, who has six goals and two assists (14 points) on 31 shots, and Meghan Piazza, who has four goals and one assist.
• Defensively, goalkeeper Sara Curtis has started all 15 matches, logging 1,335 minutes with 54 saves, a 1.13 goals-against average, and five shutouts.
• The Lancers are led by Todd Dyer in his 31st season as the head coach in Farmville. 

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