The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 1 – UNC Asheville 0
Record: CSU (2-3-3, 1-0-0) – UNCA (4-5-1, 0-1-0)
Location: Greenwood Soccer Field

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A 70th-minute own goal proved to be the difference as Charleston Southern women's soccer earned a 1-0 victory at UNC Asheville on Saturday afternoon to open Big South Conference play.
 
After a scoreless first half, the Buccaneers continued to pressure coming out of the break. The breakthrough came just past the hour mark when a Bulldog own goal gave CSU a 1-0 lead.
 
Goalkeeper Avery Mason anchored the Buccaneer defense with seven saves to secure her second shutout of the year. CSU finished with nine shots, including four on target, while holding a 54% edge in possession.
 
The match saw physical play throughout, with 18 total fouls and one yellow card issued to the Buccaneers. Charleston Southern also generated six corner kicks to Asheville's five, keeping consistent pressure in the attacking third.
 
Inside the Box Score

• CSU's goal came via a UNC Asheville own goal in the 70th minute.
• Avery Mason recorded her second clean sheet of the season with seven saves.
• The Buccaneers finished with nine total shots, four on goal.
• Jessica Boyle, Rowyn Serne, Jenéa Knight, and Carson Wells each put a shot on target.
• Rowyn Serne paced CSU with two shot attempts.
• CSU held a 54%-46% advantage in possession.
• The Buccaneers earned six corner kicks to Asheville's five.
• 21 different Buccaneers saw the field in the win.

Scoring Summary
68:59 (CSU) Own Goal
 
Up Next 
Charleston Southern returns home for a Wednesday matchup with Winthrop on September 24 at CSU Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
 
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