CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel forward
Jordyn Geller's leaping header in the 70
th minute provided the game-winner as the Bulldogs blanked Stetson, 1-0, Sunday afternoon at WLI Field.
Game Information
Score: The Citadel 1, Stetson 0
Records: The Citadel (5-1-0), Stetson (2-3-1)
Location: WLI Field (Charleston, South Carolina)
Series: Series tied 1-1
How it Happened
- 70' – Suzuke Yosue made a great play in the corner to beat the defender and played a perfect ball into the box where Jordyn Geller outjumped another defender for the header that bounced past the keeper for the only goal of the match.
Inside the Box Score
- The Bulldogs are off to the best start in program history. The previous best start was 4-1 in the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
- The goal was Jordyn Geller's second goal as a Bulldog.
- The assist from Suzuka Yosue was her fourth of the season and 17th of her career.
- The shutout victory was the fourth on the season. The Bulldogs are just one shutout away of equaling the record for a season. The Citadel had five shutouts in 2009, 2019 and 2020.
- Jess Newton made a season-high six saves in earning her fifth victory and fourth shutout of the season.
Up Next
The Bulldogs hit the road to face UNC Asheville on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.