The Basics
Game 7
Charleston Southern (0-3-3) vs The Citadel (2-2-1)
Date/Time: Thursday, September 11 / 3 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 returns home Thursday for a crosstown showdown with The Citadel at 3 p.m. at CSU Soccer Field.
 
The Buccaneers are looking to build on their third draw of the season after earning a 1-1 result at Wofford on Sunday.
 
Fans can watch the contest live on ESPN+ or follow @csubucs_wsoccer on X for live updates and information.

Quick Hits 

• CSU played to a 1-1 draw at Wofford on Sunday behind freshman Rachel Gopalakrishnan's first career goal, which came in the 11th minute.
• The Buccaneers fired off 17 shots in the contest, including 10 before halftime, and finished with a 55% possession edge.
• Goalkeeper Avery Mason recorded six saves against the Terriers and now has 30 stops across six matches this season.
• 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 Bulldogs enter at 2-2-1, with their most recent match against Vermont declared a no contest due to inclement weather in the 56th minute.
• Before the stoppage, The Citadel grabbed an early lead via a Vermont own goal off a corner kick in just the third minute.
• Through five contests, The Citadel has shown balance, averaging nearly a goal per match while leaning on a defense that has kept opponents to single-digit shot totals in multiple outings.
• The Bulldogs are led by Head Coach Ciaran Traquair who enters his 10^th season at the helm.

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