The Citadel
Tennessee Tech
Soccer Preview | Bulldogs Visit Tennessee Tech Thursday Night
10/14/2026 2:04:00 PM | Soccer
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Citadel (7-3-4, 2-2-2 SoCon) continues its road swing Thursday with a Southern Conference matchup against Tennessee Tech (5-6-4, 2-2-2 SoCon) at Tech Soccer Field. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.
The Bulldogs enter Thursday following a 4-1 comeback victory at Western Carolina, scoring four unanswered goals in the second half. Tennessee Tech has won back-to-back matches after defeating VMI, 5-0, and Mercer, 1-0.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has scored 33 goals through 14 matches while allowing 18, averaging 2.36 goals and 15.1 shots per match. Of its 211 total attempts, 114 have been on frame.
The Bulldogs have continued to do most of their damage after halftime, scoring 25 of their 33 goals in the second half while outscoring opponents 25-7 after the break.
Jasiah Pack enters Thursday atop the Southern Conference with 10 goals and 25 points through 14 matches. Pack is coming off a hat trick at Western Carolina, scoring all three goals over the final 5:31 to help lead the Bulldogs to the comeback victory.
She also leads the SoCon with 34 shots on goal and has added five assists this season.
Pack was named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week following the performance. Her 10 goals this season match her career total entering the 2026 campaign.
Samantha Grantham ranks directly behind Pack in both goals and points, sitting second in the conference with nine goals and 22 points. Grantham has also recorded four assists and three game-winning goals.
Together, Pack and Grantham have accounted for 19 of The Citadel's 33 goals this season and occupy the top two spots in the SoCon in both goals and points.
Adrianna Gill follows with three goals and one assist, while Avery Lang has two goals and three assists. Gabrielle Macer has also scored twice.
In goal, Zoe Santos has made 67 saves across 14 appearances while posting a 1.16 goals-against average and an .817 save percentage. The Citadel has recorded five clean sheets as a team this season.
Previewing Tennessee Tech
Team Stats
Tennessee Tech enters Thursday with a 5-6-4 overall record and a 2-2-2 mark in Southern Conference play.
The Golden Eagles are riding a two-match winning streak and have not allowed a goal during the stretch. Tennessee Tech defeated VMI, 5-0, before earning a 1-0 road victory at Mercer in its most recent outing.
Tennessee Tech has scored 13 goals through 15 matches while allowing 21. The Golden Eagles are averaging 0.87 goals and 8.3 shots per match, with 58 of their 125 attempts coming on goal.
Kayla Childs leads Tennessee Tech with four goals and nine points while recording a team-high 36 shots and 16 shots on goal. Natalie Howard and Tori Soutuyo have each scored twice, while Emelia Kruger has recorded one goal and a team-high two assists.
Laila McNamee has made 34 saves in nine appearances with a 1.22 goals-against average and a .791 save percentage. Drew Tolley has appeared in nine matches and recorded 26 saves with a 1.67 goals-against average. Tennessee Tech has posted six clean sheets as a team this season.
The Golden Eagles own a 3-1-3 record at Tech Soccer Field this season.
How to Follow
Thursday's match is scheduled for an 8 p.m. kickoff from Tech Soccer Field in Cookeville, Tenn. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.
For the latest information on The Citadel soccer team, visit CitadelSports.com and follow @CitadelWSoccer on Facebook, X and Instagram.
