WSOC PC Recap
Jim Killian/CSU Sports
1
Presbyterian PRES (3-10-3, 0-6-2)
3
Winner Charleston Southern CSU (6-7-4, 3-4-1)
Presbyterian PRES
(3-10-3, 0-6-2)
1
Final
3
Charleston Southern CSU
(6-7-4, 3-4-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Presbyterian PRES 1 0 1
Charleston Southern CSU 1 2 3

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Buccaneers Down PC 3-1, Advance to Big South Championships for First Time Since 2023

The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 3 – Presbyterian 1
Record: CSU (6-7-4, 3-4-1) – PC (3-10-3, 0-6-2)
Location: CSU Soccer Field

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's soccer team closed out the regular season on a high note Wednesday afternoon, scoring twice in the second half to defeat Presbyterian, 3-1, at CSU Soccer Field.

The Bucs advance to the Big South Championships as the No. 6 seed after Winthrop and High Point tied 1-1 in their match today. CSU will play Longwood in the opening round of the tournament.

The Blue Hose struck first in the 14th minute when Sloan Spees found the net off a setup from Lindsey Malyszek. CSU equalized 20 minutes later as pressure inside the box from Sedona Dancu forced an own goal in the 35th minute, sending the teams into halftime tied at 1-1.

After the break, the Buccaneers took control. In the 75th minute, Jenéa Knight buried her team-leading seventh goal of the season to give CSU its first lead. Just over three minutes later, Hailey Swenson added insurance with her second goal of the year, assisted by Rachel Gopalakrishnan, securing the 3-1 victory.

Goalkeeper Avery Mason anchored the defense with six saves.

Inside the Box Score

  • Jenéa Knight scored her seventh goal of the season, extending her team lead.
  • Hailey Swenson added her second goal of the year, assisted by Rachel Gopalakrishnan.
  • Goalkeeper Avery Mason made six saves in 90 minutes for her sixth win of the season.
  • The Buccaneers held 59% of possession and took two corner kicks.
  • Presbyterian recorded 16 shots, while CSU posted 12 with four on frame.
  • The Bucs advance to the Big South Championships for the first time since 2023 and the third time under Head Coach Jose Gomez.

Scoring Summary
13:34 (PC) Sloan Spees (Lindsey Malyszek)
34:24 (CSU) PC Own Goal (unassisted)
74:16 (CSU) Jenéa Knight (unassisted)
77:50 (CSU) Hailey Swenson (Rachel Gopalakrishnan)

Up Next
Charleston Southern turns its focus to postseason play and the first round of the Big South Championships. The Bucs will travel to play Longwood this weekend with match info, date, and time coming soon.

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

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