Sunday, October 11
Cullowhee, N.C. / Catamount Athletic Complex
2:00 PM
The Citadel
at
Western Carolina
Photo by: Tom Thompson
Soccer Preview | Bulldogs Travel to Western Carolina for Sunday SoCon Matchup
10/10/2026 9:15:00 AM | Soccer
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - The Citadel (6-3-4, 1-2-2 SoCon) returns to the road Sunday for a Southern Conference matchup against Western Carolina (3-8-2, 1-3-1 SoCon) at the Catamount Athletic Complex. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
The Bulldogs enter the weekend following a 5-0 setback against Furman, while Western Carolina is also coming off a 5-0 loss at Chattanooga. Sunday's match will also serve as Senior Day for the Catamounts.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has scored 29 goals through 13 matches while allowing 17, averaging 2.23 goals and 14.8 shots per match. Of its 193 total attempts, 104 have been on frame.
Much of the offensive production has come after halftime, with 21 of the team's 29 goals scored in the second half. Opponents have scored just seven second-half goals against the Bulldogs this season.
Samantha Grantham and Jasiah Pack continue to rank among the Southern Conference's top offensive players. The duo shares the conference lead with 19 points apiece through 13 matches.
Grantham is one of three SoCon players with a league-high eight goals and ranks second in the conference with three game-winning goals. Her 40 total shots rank third in the league, while her 25 shots on goal also rank third.
Pack has scored seven goals, tied for the fourth-most in the conference, while her five assists are tied for the third-most. She leads the SoCon with 27 shots on goal and has recorded 38 total shots.
Together, Grantham and Pack have accounted for 15 of the team's 29 goals this season.
Adrianna Gill follows with three goals and one assist, while Avery Lang and Gabrielle Macer have each scored twice.
In goal, Zoe Santos has made 58 saves across 13 appearances while posting a 1.18 goals-against average and an .806 save percentage. The Citadel has recorded five clean sheets as a team this season.
Previewing Western Carolina
Team Stats
Western Carolina enters Sunday with a 3-8-2 overall record and a 1-3-1 mark in Southern Conference play.
The Catamounts are coming off a 5-0 road loss to Chattanooga. Western Carolina fell behind early after the Mocs scored three times in the opening 13 minutes and played the final 71 minutes with 10 players following a red card in the 19th minute.
Western Carolina has scored 10 goals through 13 matches while allowing 26. The Catamounts are averaging 0.77 goals and 8.8 shots per match, with 45 of their 115 attempts coming on goal.
Gabriela Vatrano leads Western Carolina with three goals and six points. Malia Roberts has added one goal and one assist, while Erika Gariepy, Mackenzie Megill, Caroline Simpkins, Lauryn Smith and Samantha Vibberts have each scored once.
Amara Yetka has seen the majority of the time in goal, recording 49 saves in 11 appearances with a 2.21 goals-against average. Elizabeth Rupert has made 14 saves in six appearances and owns a 1.52 goals-against average.
How to Follow
Sunday's match is scheduled for a 2 p.m. kickoff from the Catamount Athletic Complex and will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats can be found HERE.
For the latest information on The Citadel soccer team, visit CitadelSports.com and follow @CitadelWSoccer on Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Bulldogs enter the weekend following a 5-0 setback against Furman, while Western Carolina is also coming off a 5-0 loss at Chattanooga. Sunday's match will also serve as Senior Day for the Catamounts.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has scored 29 goals through 13 matches while allowing 17, averaging 2.23 goals and 14.8 shots per match. Of its 193 total attempts, 104 have been on frame.
Much of the offensive production has come after halftime, with 21 of the team's 29 goals scored in the second half. Opponents have scored just seven second-half goals against the Bulldogs this season.
Samantha Grantham and Jasiah Pack continue to rank among the Southern Conference's top offensive players. The duo shares the conference lead with 19 points apiece through 13 matches.
Grantham is one of three SoCon players with a league-high eight goals and ranks second in the conference with three game-winning goals. Her 40 total shots rank third in the league, while her 25 shots on goal also rank third.
Pack has scored seven goals, tied for the fourth-most in the conference, while her five assists are tied for the third-most. She leads the SoCon with 27 shots on goal and has recorded 38 total shots.
Together, Grantham and Pack have accounted for 15 of the team's 29 goals this season.
Adrianna Gill follows with three goals and one assist, while Avery Lang and Gabrielle Macer have each scored twice.
In goal, Zoe Santos has made 58 saves across 13 appearances while posting a 1.18 goals-against average and an .806 save percentage. The Citadel has recorded five clean sheets as a team this season.
Previewing Western Carolina
Team Stats
Western Carolina enters Sunday with a 3-8-2 overall record and a 1-3-1 mark in Southern Conference play.
The Catamounts are coming off a 5-0 road loss to Chattanooga. Western Carolina fell behind early after the Mocs scored three times in the opening 13 minutes and played the final 71 minutes with 10 players following a red card in the 19th minute.
Western Carolina has scored 10 goals through 13 matches while allowing 26. The Catamounts are averaging 0.77 goals and 8.8 shots per match, with 45 of their 115 attempts coming on goal.
Gabriela Vatrano leads Western Carolina with three goals and six points. Malia Roberts has added one goal and one assist, while Erika Gariepy, Mackenzie Megill, Caroline Simpkins, Lauryn Smith and Samantha Vibberts have each scored once.
Amara Yetka has seen the majority of the time in goal, recording 49 saves in 11 appearances with a 2.21 goals-against average. Elizabeth Rupert has made 14 saves in six appearances and owns a 1.52 goals-against average.
How to Follow
Sunday's match is scheduled for a 2 p.m. kickoff from the Catamount Athletic Complex and will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats can be found HERE.
For the latest information on The Citadel soccer team, visit CitadelSports.com and follow @CitadelWSoccer on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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