The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 1 – Wofford 1
Record: CSU (0-3-3) – WOF (2-4-2)
Location: Snyder Field

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Freshman Rachel Gopalakrishnan found the back of the net early for her first collegiate score, and the Charleston Southern women's soccer earned a 1-1 road draw at Wofford on Sunday afternoon at Snyder Field.
 
The Buccaneers jumped in front in the 11th minute when Gopalakrishnan buried her first goal of the season with a left-footed strike from just inside the box. CSU kept the pressure on throughout the first half, generating 10 shots before the break while limiting the Terriers to just two.
 
Wofford equalized in the 75th minute as Julia Grier finished a cross from Ellie Gower to tie the match at 1-1. Both teams created late chances, but goalkeepers Avery Mason and Elizabeth Navola made key stops to preserve the result.
 
Mason collected six saves in the contest, while CSU held a 55% possession edge and outshot the Terriers 17-13 overall.
 
Inside the Box Score

• Rachel Gopalakrishnan scored her first goal of 2025 and led CSU with three shots on goal.
• CSU attempted 17 total shots, including 10 in the first half.
• Sedona Dancu paced the Bucs with five shot attempts.
• Goalkeeper Avery Mason posted six saves in 90 minutes.
• The Buccaneers held a 55%-45% edge in possession.
• Both teams combined for 17 fouls, with CSU picking up one yellow card.
• Wofford outshot CSU 11-7 in the second half.

Scoring Summary
10:57 (CSU) Rachel Gopalakrishnan (unassisted)
74:29 (WOF) Julia Grier (Ellie Gower)
 
Up Next 
Charleston Southern returns home for a Thursday matchup with crosstown rival The Citadel on September 11 at CSU Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
 
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