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Buccaneers Host Davidson in 2025 Home Opener

The Basics
Game 4
Charleston Southern (0-2-1) vs Davidson (3-1)
Date/Time: Sunday, August 31 / 2 p.m.
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: CSU Athletics
Location: CSU Soccer Field (Charleston, S.C.)

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's soccer team returns home for the first time in 2025 on Sunday afternoon, hosting Davidson at 2 p.m. at CSU Soccer Field.
 
The first 50 fans in attendance will receive a CSU cooling towel courtesy of our friends at Home Telecom!
 
Fans can watch the contest live on ESPN+ or follow @csubucs_wsoccer on X for live updates and information.

Quick Hits 
  • CSU was held scoreless at Furman on Sunday, despite an even first half that saw the Bucs outshoot the Paladins 5-4.
  • Goalkeeper Avery Mason recorded three saves, while Rowyn Serne paced CSU with two shots.
  • Six different Buccaneers registered a shot in the match.
  • Charleston Southern was picked to finish fifth in the Big South preseason poll.
  • The Buccaneers return 12 players from the 2024 squad.
  • 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
  • Davidson is coming off a 1-0 win over NC State, its first victory over an ACC opponent since 2008 and first over the Wolfpack since 2000.
  • Junior forward Kiera Pohan scored the decisive goal in the 33rd minute, her second career tally.
  • The Wildcats' defensive unit was stellar, limiting NC State to just two first-half shots and eight total attempts on target.
  • Goalkeepers Grace Stair and Allie Moore combined for five saves in the clean sheet, while defenders Annaliese Mann and Olivia Bestic went the full 90 minutes.
  • Davidson is led by head coach Riley Piechnick, now in her third season guiding the Wildcats. 
For the latest information on CSU women's soccer, follow @csubucs_wsoccer on X and Instagram or go to www.CSUSports.com.
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Players Mentioned

Jessica Boyle

#12 Jessica Boyle

MF
5' 7"
Freshman
Kiah Cirino

#28 Kiah Cirino

D
5' 4"
Freshman
Claire  DeAngelis

#9 Claire DeAngelis

D
5' 3"
Junior
Delaney  Evers

#5 Delaney Evers

D
5' 8"
Redshirt Sophomore
Avery Mason

#1 Avery Mason

GK
5' 6"
Sophomore
Rowyn Serne

#11 Rowyn Serne

MF/F
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jessica Boyle

#12 Jessica Boyle

5' 7"
Freshman
MF
Kiah Cirino

#28 Kiah Cirino

5' 4"
Freshman
D
Claire  DeAngelis

#9 Claire DeAngelis

5' 3"
Junior
D
Delaney  Evers

#5 Delaney Evers

5' 8"
Redshirt Sophomore
D
Avery Mason

#1 Avery Mason

5' 6"
Sophomore
GK
Rowyn Serne

#11 Rowyn Serne

5' 7"
Freshman
MF/F