CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel women's soccer team will hit the road for the first time this season as they travel to Alabama A&M for a non-conference matchup.
 
"We have a tough challenge ahead of us this weekend," head coach Ciaran Traquair said. "There is always some doubt about how your squad handles the first away test of a new season. We are healthy, prepared and excited to try and build on our first win. I know we will need to show character at times and match their work rate."
 
The Bulldogs come into Friday's game after defeating UNC Asheville 2-0 in the season opener on Aug. 21. Sophomores Emilie Valenciano and Katherine Arroyo tallied goals for The Citadel in the victory and Mady Riegel provided the lone assist on Arroyo's score. The Bulldogs finished with 12 shots, five shots on goal and nine corner kicks.
 
Freshman goalkeeper Logan Leask was one of four Bulldogs to play all 90 minutes in the contest and posted a shutout in the first start of her collegiate career.
 
The Citadel will be the third consecutive Southern Conference team Alabama A&M has faced in the 2016 season after facing Mercer and Chattanooga last week. Alabama A&M, a member of the SWAC, finished the 2015 season with a 3-13 record.
 
Kick off from Hunstville, Alabama, is set for 3 p.m. eastern time. For more information on The Citadel soccer, follow @CitadelWSoccer or visit CitadelSports.com.