Saturday, September 19
Rock Hill, S.C.
6:00 PM
2-6-0, 1-0-0
2
at
0
Winthrop
3-6-1, 0-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston So. | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Winthrop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Photo by: Joshua Street/CSU Sports
Birch and Boyle Power Bucs Past Winthrop
9/19/2026 9:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 2 – Winthrop 0
Record: CSU (2-6-0, 1-0-0) – WU (3-6-1, 0-1-0)
Location: Eagle Field
ROCK HILL, S.C. - The Charleston Southern women's soccer team opened Big South play in impressive fashion Saturday evening, shutting out Winthrop, 2-0, at Eagle Field. The Buccaneers received goals from Danika Birch and Amélie Boyle to secure their first conference victory of the season.
After a scoreless opening half, Birch broke the deadlock in the 51st minute. A perfect pass from Jillian Brown setup Birch as she collected her third goal of the season to give the Bucs a 1-0 advantage.
CSU continued to control the match defensively, limiting Winthrop to just five shots and no shots on goal. Avery Mason recorded the shutout in goal without needing to make a save, while the Buccaneers' defense kept the Eagles off the scoreboard.
With just two seconds remaining in regulation, Boyle added an insurance goal for the Bucs. Birch set up the play, assisting Boyle on her first career goal at the 89:58 mark to cap the 2-0 victory.
Inside the Box Score
· Danika Birch led the Buccaneers with a goal and an assist.
· Birch's goal was her third of the season.
· Amélie Boyle scored her first career goal in the 90th minute.
· Jillian Brown tallied her first career assist on Birch's goal.
· CSU outshot Winthrop 13-5 and held a 6-0 advantage in shots on goal.
· Avery Mason recorded her second win of the season and CSU's first shutout of the year.
· The Buccaneers held 57% of possession and earned two corner kicks.
·  CSU's defense limited Winthrop to zero shots on target.
Scoring Summary
50:38 (CSU) Danika Birch (Jillian Brown)
89:58 (CSU) Amélie Boyle (Danika Birch)
Up Next
Charleston Southern is back home on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. as they welcome USC Upstate to CSU Soccer Field for a midweek matchup.
For the latest information on CSU women's soccer, follow @CSUBucs_WSoccer on X and Instagram or visit www.CSUSports.com.
---#BucStrong---
Score: Charleston Southern 2 – Winthrop 0
Record: CSU (2-6-0, 1-0-0) – WU (3-6-1, 0-1-0)
Location: Eagle Field
ROCK HILL, S.C. - The Charleston Southern women's soccer team opened Big South play in impressive fashion Saturday evening, shutting out Winthrop, 2-0, at Eagle Field. The Buccaneers received goals from Danika Birch and Amélie Boyle to secure their first conference victory of the season.
After a scoreless opening half, Birch broke the deadlock in the 51st minute. A perfect pass from Jillian Brown setup Birch as she collected her third goal of the season to give the Bucs a 1-0 advantage.
CSU continued to control the match defensively, limiting Winthrop to just five shots and no shots on goal. Avery Mason recorded the shutout in goal without needing to make a save, while the Buccaneers' defense kept the Eagles off the scoreboard.
With just two seconds remaining in regulation, Boyle added an insurance goal for the Bucs. Birch set up the play, assisting Boyle on her first career goal at the 89:58 mark to cap the 2-0 victory.
Inside the Box Score
· Danika Birch led the Buccaneers with a goal and an assist.
· Birch's goal was her third of the season.
· Amélie Boyle scored her first career goal in the 90th minute.
· Jillian Brown tallied her first career assist on Birch's goal.
· CSU outshot Winthrop 13-5 and held a 6-0 advantage in shots on goal.
· Avery Mason recorded her second win of the season and CSU's first shutout of the year.
· The Buccaneers held 57% of possession and earned two corner kicks.
·  CSU's defense limited Winthrop to zero shots on target.
Scoring Summary
50:38 (CSU) Danika Birch (Jillian Brown)
89:58 (CSU) Amélie Boyle (Danika Birch)
Up Next
Charleston Southern is back home on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. as they welcome USC Upstate to CSU Soccer Field for a midweek matchup.
For the latest information on CSU women's soccer, follow @CSUBucs_WSoccer on X and Instagram or visit www.CSUSports.com.
---#BucStrong---
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
CSU
WIN
Goals
2
0
Shots
13
5
Shots on Goal
6
0
Saves
0
4
Corners
2
3
Fouls
11
5
Scoring Plays
Danika Birch (3)
Assisted By: Jillian Brown
GOAL by CSU Birch, Danika Assist by Brown, Jillian.
50:38
Amelie Boyle (1)
Assisted By: Danika Birch
GOAL by CSU Boyle, Amelie Assist by Birch, Danika.
89:58
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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