The Basics
Game 18
No. 6 Charleston Southern (6-7-4), (3-4-1) at No. 3 Longwood (8-7-2), (5-3)
Date/Time: Saturday, November 1 / 7 p.m.
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: Longwood Athletics
Location: Longwood Athletics Complex

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's soccer team begins its postseason run this weekend, traveling to No. 3 seed Longwood for a Big South Quarterfinal showdown Saturday night in Farmville. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Longwood Athletics Complex.
 
The Buccaneers (6-7-4, 3-4-1) enter the tournament fresh off a 3-1 home win over Presbyterian to close the regular season, while the Lancers (8-7-2, 5-3-0) secured the three seed after blanking UNC Asheville, 2-0, in their finale.
 
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 faced Longwood just six days ago in a high-intensity match that featured seven goals scored and three yellow cards issued between the two programs.
• Jenéa Knight has been one of the Big South's most dynamic attacking players, pacing the Buccaneers with seven goals, two assists, and 16 points through 17 matches.
• Graduate student Sedona Dancu sits right behind Knight with five goals and one assist, while sophomore Cadance Bell has added three scores on the year.
• The Buccaneers average 1.35 goals per game and have converted 43% of their shots on target (87 of 203).
• Goalkeeper Avery Mason has anchored CSU defensively in every match this season, logging over 1,530 minutes with 76 saves, a .738 save percentage, and three shutouts.
• After finishing the regular season sixth in the standings, Charleston Southern will appear in the Big South Championships for the third time under head coach Jose Gomez and the first since 2023.
• CSU welcomed 12 talented newcomers to the 2025 roster this summer, 10 of which are freshmen.
• Coach Gomez is in his sixth season at the helm for the Buccaneers.

Opponent Information

• The No. 3 seed Longwood Lancers (8-7-2, 5-3-0) enter Saturday's quarterfinal with momentum after a 2-0 win over UNC Asheville to close the regular season. The Lancers posted their best league finish since 2021.
• Longwood has recorded six shutouts this year, allowing just 1.12 goals per match while holding opponents to a .100 shooting percentage.
• Senior forward Sam Fischer leads the Lancer offense with seven goals and two assists (16 points). She's supported by Meghan Piazza (4 goals), Madison Fitzpatrick (3 goals), and Karleigh Minson (2 goals) in a balanced attack.
• 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.