Bulldogs Set to Host Coastal Carolina, Northern Iowa in Home Opening Weekend
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa (3-6-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Citadel (1-4-0) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Scoring Summary | |
|---|---|
| 1st - 26:03 | Mariana Garcia (The Citadel) |
| 1st - 27:15 | Jillian Meyer (The Citadel) |
| 2nd - 58:57 | Mariana Garcia (The Citadel) |
| 2nd - 60:35 | Kimberly Maldonado (The Citadel) |
| 2nd - 73:15 | Jannel Johnson (The Citadel) |
| Northern Iowa | The Citadel |
|---|---|
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G:
N/A
A: N/A Sh: 4 Players (#7, #9, #10, #17 - 2) Sv: Nicole Postel - 3 |
G:
Mariana Garcia - 2
A: 3 Players (#7, #17, #19 - 1) Sh: Vanessa Aponte - 6 Sv: Sarah Katchen - 3 |
| TEAM STATISTICS | Northern Iowa | The Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 11 (4) | 16 (8) |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Fouls | 15 | 13 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina (3-3-0) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| The Citadel (0-4-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scoring Summary | |
|---|---|
| 2nd - 49:38 | KELLEY, Kacey (Coastal Carolina) |
| 2nd - 70:00 | KELLEY, Kacey (Coastal Carolina) |
| 2nd - 87:02 | JOHNSON, Rylie (Coastal Carolina) |
| Coastal Carolina | The Citadel |
|---|---|
|
G:
KELLEY, Kacey - 2
A: 3 Players (#9, #17, #20 - 1) Sh: KELLEY, Kacey - 6 Sv: SPENCER, Megan - 1 |
G:
N/A
A: N/A Sh: Jannel Johnson - 6 Sv: Sarah Katchen - 5 |
| TEAM STATISTICS | Coastal Carolina | The Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 19 (8) | 15 (1) |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 5 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
COASTAL CAROLINA
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NORTHERN IOWA
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Charleston, S.C. – The Citadel soccer team will host their first two matches of the season this weekend on Washington Light Infantry Field. The Bulldogs will take on Coastal Carolina on Friday at 4 p.m., before welcoming Northern Iowa on Sunday at noon.
The Citadel vs. Coastal Carolina – Friday, Sept. 7 at 4 p.m.
All-time vs. Chanticleers: 1-6
First Meeting: Oct. 26, 2001, 9-0, Chanticleers
Last Meeting: Sept. 15, 2009, 1-0, Bulldogs
Game Promotions:
* First 100 fans will receive Citadel t-shirts.
* Food and beverages will be available to purchase.
The Citadel vs. Northern Iowa – Sunday, Sept. 9 at Noon
This is the first meeting between the Bulldogs and the Panthers.
Game Promotions:
* First 100 fans will receive a rally towel courtesy of AT&T.
* The Palmetto Battery color guard will present our nations colors before the national anthem.
* Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Garcia and Aponte Look to Rewrite the Record Books:
Mariana Garcia and Vanessa Aponte already hold a few Bulldog records through just two seasons, but the duo are on the cusp of breaking a few more program marks this season…
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Career Goals 1. Kelly Pesterfield 28 2. Amy Loughran 21 3. Mariana Garcia 19 4. Lauren Merchant 18 5. Julie Austin 16 6. Vanessa Aponte 13 |
Career Shots 1. Kelly Pesterfield 165 2. Vanessa Aponte 141 3. Mariana Garcia 129 4. Lauren Merchant 128 |
Career Points 1. Kelly Pesterfield 58 2. Amy Loughran 49 3. Lauren Merchant 45 4. Mariana Garcia 43 5. Nicole Martinoli 27 6. Vanessa Aponte 34 |
Career Assists 1. Nicole Martinoli 9 2. Lauren Merchant 9 3. Vanessa Aponte 8 |
The tandem also ranks fourth and fifth, respectively, among active players in the conference in career shots. Garcia ranks second among active players in game-winning goals with nine, four shy of Furman’s Martha Hall.
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