The Basics
Game 12
Charleston Southern (3-4-4), (2-1-1) vs South Carolina State (2-10-0)
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 8 / 3 p.m.
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: CSU Athletics
Location: CSU Soccer Field

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Following a 1-1 draw against High Point on Senior Day, the Charleston Southern women's soccer team steps out of conference play for a Wednesday afternoon matchup against in-state foe South Carolina State. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at CSU Soccer Field.
 
Fans can watch the contest live on ESPN+ or follow @csubucs_wsoccer on X for live updates and information.

Quick Hits 

• CSU earned its fourth tie of the season with a 1-1 draw against High Point last Saturday. Cadance Bell netted her second goal of the year off a free-kick assist from Rachel Gopalakrishnan, who tallied her first collegiate assist.
• Goalkeeper Avery Mason continued her standout sophomore season, posting a career-high eight saves in the draw. She ranks second in the conference in saves (59), saves per game (5.36), and shutouts (3).
• Offensively, CSU is led by Jenéa Knight (Three goals, one assist, seven points), followed by Sedona Dancu and Cadance Bell who each have two goals on the season. In total, six different Buccaneers have scored a goal this year.
• Charleston Southern averages 1.00 goals per game and 9.5 shots per match, while maintaining a .429 shots-on-goal percentage.
• Knight, Swenson, Mason, and Amélie Boyle were named to the Big South Midseason Watch List Wednesday afternoon.
• 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 (2-10-0) enter Wednesday's matchup after a 4-0 loss at Grambling State. Both of SC State's wins this season have come at home, with victories over Allen (2-0) and Alabama A&M (1-0).
• Junior forward Alana Watts leads the Bulldogs with four goals and eight points, while Karla Gordon and Kayla Moses have each added three goals apiece. Watts has accounted for 36% of the team's scoring output this season.
• Defensively, SC State has allowed 3.17 goals per game, conceding multiple goals in eight of 12 matches. Goalkeeper Jada Gittings leads the Bulldogs with 34 saves.
• SC State is led by first year head coach Andrew Richardson.

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