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Women’s Soccer Heads to Virginia to Face Radford

The Basics
Game 16
Charleston Southern (5-6-4), (2-3-1) at Radford (8-4-1), (5-1)
Date/Time: Saturday, October 25 / 2 p.m.
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: Radford Athletics
Location: Tom Lillard Field at Cupp Stadium

CHARLESTON, S.C.  The Charleston Southern women's soccer team looks to bounce back in Big South play on Saturday afternoon, traveling to league leader Radford for a 2 p.m. kickoff at Cupp Stadium.
 
The Buccaneers (5-6-4, 2-3-1) are seeking their third conference win of the season following a 5-2 setback to Longwood, while the Highlanders (8-4-1, 5-1-0) return home after suffering their first Big South loss of the year.
 
Fans can keep up with the contest live on ESPN+ or by following @csubucs_wsoccer on X for updates and information.

Quick Hits 
  • Senior forward Jenéa Knight leads the Buccaneers with six goals and two assists (14 points), while Sedona Dancu follows closely with five goals and one assist. The duo has combined for 11 of CSU's 20 goals this season.
  • In goal, Avery Mason has been a steady presence, starting all 15 matches with a .739 save percentage, 68 saves, and three shutouts in 1,350 minutes of action.
  • Saturday marks CSU's fourth road conference match of the season. The Buccaneers are 1-2-0 in Big South play away from home, with their lone road win coming at UNC Asheville (1-0).
  • Knight, Swenson, Mason, and Amélie Boyle were named to the Big South Midseason Watch List.
  • Charleston Southern was picked to finish fifth in the Big South preseason poll.
  • 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
  • Radford (8-4-1, 5-1-0 Big South) sits atop the conference standings.
  • Offensively, Lilly Short headlines the lineup with seven goals and two assists (16 points), followed by Paige Olson (4 goals, 2 assists) and Amani Green (3 goals).
  • Radford's only conference loss came last weekend at Winthrop, snapping a five-match league winning streak.
  • The Highlanders are led by head coach Ben Sohrabi in his 30th season at Radford.
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
Sedona Dancu

#2 Sedona Dancu

F
5' 1"
Graduate Student

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
Sedona Dancu

#2 Sedona Dancu

5' 1"
Graduate Student
F