The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 0 – Syracuse 5
Record: CSU (0-1) – SYR (1-0)
Location:Â SU Soccer Stadium
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A strong first half from Syracuse set the tone as Charleston Southern dropped its season opener, 5-0, Friday afternoon at SU Soccer Stadium.
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The Orange struck early when Anna Croyle scored in the ninth minute off an assist from Ashley Rauch. Less than 10 minutes later, Rauch doubled the lead with an unassisted strike, then converted a penalty kick just 40 seconds later to make it 3-0. Syracuse added goals from Mia Klammer in the 26th minute and Olivia Bozzo in the 37th to close out the scoring.
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Charleston Southern tightened defensively after the break, holding Syracuse scoreless in the second half while generating three shots and earning two corners.
Jillian Brown placed both of her attempts on target, but the Orange goalkeepers combined for a clean sheet.
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Avery Mason made four saves in goal for the Buccaneers, and 18 CSU players saw action in the season opener. The Buccaneers finished with 46% possession and were whistled for just six fouls.
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Inside the Box Score
- Freshman Jillian Brown led CSU with two shots, both on goal.
- Rowyn Serne, Brielle Simon, and Rachel Gopalakrishnan each recorded one shot.
- Avery Mason tallied four saves in 90 minutes of action.
- CSU finished with five total shots, two on target.
- The Buccaneers earned two corner kicks, both in the second half.
- CSU held Syracuse scoreless over the final 53 minutes of play.
- Eighteen Buccaneers appeared in the match.
Scoring Summary
08:54 (SYR) Anna Croyle (Ashley Rauch)
19:09 (SYR) Ashley Rauch (unassisted)
19:49 (SYR) Ashley Rauch (penalty kick)
25:58 (SYR) Mia Klammer (Julia Arbelaez)
36:55 (SYR) Olivia Bozzo (Julia Arbelaez)
Up NextÂ
The Buccaneers conclude their New York road trip Sunday, August 17 against St. Bonaventure facing the Bonnies at 1:00 p.m. from Tom 80' and Michelle Marra Athletics Field Complex.
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