Charleston Southern University Athletics
4-11-1, 2-5-1
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UNC Asheville
8-4-5, 5-1-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charleston Southern | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11/1/2026 3:32:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 0 – UNC Asheville 0
Record: CSU (4-11-1, 2-5-1) – UNCA (8-4-5, 5-1-2)
Location: CSU Soccer Field
CHARLESTON - The Charleston Southern women's soccer team closed out the 2026 season with a 0-0 draw against UNC Asheville Sunday afternoon at the CSU Soccer Field.
The Buccaneers outshot the Bulldogs 14-13 and held a 51% advantage in possession in the final match of Head Coach Dr. Jose Gomez's coaching career.
Charleston Southern came out aggressive, recording three shots in the opening four minutes. Gianna Simon accounted for the first two attempts, including a shot on goal in the third minute, before Danika Birch followed with an attempt of her own. The Buccaneers continued to create opportunities throughout the opening half, with Simon putting another shot on target in the 40th minute, but the two sides went into halftime scoreless.
The Buccaneers continued to apply pressure after the break, as Birch forced a save less than four minutes into the second half before Hailey Swenson followed with an attempt moments later. Simon added another shot on goal in the 66th minute, while Charleston Southern earned three corner kicks over the final 24 minutes as the Bucs searched for the go-ahead goal.
Avery Mason kept the Bulldogs off the board on the other end, recording six saves across the 90 minutes to earn the shutout. Mason made three saves in each half, including stops in the 70th and 77th minutes to preserve the scoreless draw. Charleston Southern finished with 14 shots compared to 13 for UNC Asheville, while both sides earned five corner kicks.
Saturday's match marked the conclusion of Gomez's 22-year coaching career and his seventh and final season leading the Buccaneers. Gomez arrived at Charleston Southern in December 2019 as the third head coach in program history and finishes his tenure with 37 victories and 18 All-Conference honorees. Gomez now transitions into a new role within Charleston Southern Athletics as Associate A.D. for Advancement and Revenue Generation.
Inside the Box Score
- Charleston Southern outshot UNC Asheville 14-13, including an 8-8 tie in shots during the opening half.
- Gianna Simon led the Buccaneers with five shots and three shots on goal.
- Danika Birch finished with four shots, including one on target.
- Claire Deangelis recorded three shots, while Rachel Gopalakrishnan and Hailey Swenson added one apiece.
- Avery Mason recorded six saves to earn the shutout in goal for Charleston Southern.
- The Buccaneers held a 51% advantage in possession.
- Charleston Southern recorded four shots on goal compared to six for UNC Asheville.
- CSU and UNC Asheville each earned five corner kicks.
Season Wrap-Up
Charleston Southern concludes the 2026 season with a 4-11-1 overall record and a 2-5-1 mark in Big South play. The match also officially closes Gomez's coaching career as he transitions into his new position within the Charleston Southern athletic department.
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