Friday, October 23
Charleston, S.C.
3:00 PM
The Citadel
vs
Samford
10/22/2026 3:15:00 PM | Soccer
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Citadel (8-4-4, 3-3-2 SoCon) closes out its home schedule Friday afternoon when the Bulldogs welcome Southern Conference leader Samford (8-2-5, 5-0-2 SoCon) to Washington Light Infantry Field. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.
The Citadel enters the matchup following a 3-2 victory over Wofford on Sunday, while Samford comes to Charleston riding a four-match unbeaten streak after a 2-0 home win over Tennessee Tech.
The Bulldogs are 6-2-1 at WLI Field this season and enter their final home match with 11 points in Southern Conference play.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has scored 36 goals through 16 matches while allowing 21, averaging 2.25 goals and 14.4 shots per match. The Bulldogs have placed 123 of their 230 attempts on goal.
The Bulldogs have continued to generate much of their offense after halftime, scoring 25 of their 36 goals in the second half. The Citadel has outscored opponents 25-10 after the break this season.
Jasiah Pack leads the Southern Conference with 11 goals and 27 points through 16 matches. Pack has recorded a team-high 55 shots, placing 37 on goal, while adding five assists.
Samantha Grantham ranks second in the SoCon with 10 goals and 25 points. Grantham has added five assists and leads The Citadel with three game-winning goals while placing 27 of her 45 shots on frame.
Together, Pack and Grantham have accounted for 21 of The Citadel's 36 goals this season and currently occupy the top two spots in the conference in both goals and points.
Caelynn January enters Friday with one goal and five assists for seven points after recording a pair of assists in Sunday's win over Wofford. Adrianna Gill has added three goals and one assist, while Avery Lang has two goals and three assists.
In goal, Zoe Santos has made 83 saves across 16 appearances while posting a 1.21 goals-against average and an .822 save percentage. Santos recorded eight saves against Wofford, making four stops in each half.
Previewing Samford
Team Stats
Samford enters Friday at 8-2-5 overall and 5-0-2 in Southern Conference play following a 2-0 win over Tennessee Tech.
The Bulldogs have scored 19 goals through 15 matches while allowing eight. Sam De Luca leads the team with six goals and 12 points, while Caroline Smith has recorded a team-high seven assists.
Peyton Hull has started all 15 matches in goal, posting a 0.47 goals-against average, an .885 save percentage and eight shutouts.sam
How to Follow
Friday's match will be streamed live on ESPN+, with live stats available HERE.
For the latest information on The Citadel soccer team, visit CitadelSports.com and follow @CitadelWSoccer on Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Citadel enters the matchup following a 3-2 victory over Wofford on Sunday, while Samford comes to Charleston riding a four-match unbeaten streak after a 2-0 home win over Tennessee Tech.
The Bulldogs are 6-2-1 at WLI Field this season and enter their final home match with 11 points in Southern Conference play.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has scored 36 goals through 16 matches while allowing 21, averaging 2.25 goals and 14.4 shots per match. The Bulldogs have placed 123 of their 230 attempts on goal.
The Bulldogs have continued to generate much of their offense after halftime, scoring 25 of their 36 goals in the second half. The Citadel has outscored opponents 25-10 after the break this season.
Jasiah Pack leads the Southern Conference with 11 goals and 27 points through 16 matches. Pack has recorded a team-high 55 shots, placing 37 on goal, while adding five assists.
Samantha Grantham ranks second in the SoCon with 10 goals and 25 points. Grantham has added five assists and leads The Citadel with three game-winning goals while placing 27 of her 45 shots on frame.
Together, Pack and Grantham have accounted for 21 of The Citadel's 36 goals this season and currently occupy the top two spots in the conference in both goals and points.
Caelynn January enters Friday with one goal and five assists for seven points after recording a pair of assists in Sunday's win over Wofford. Adrianna Gill has added three goals and one assist, while Avery Lang has two goals and three assists.
In goal, Zoe Santos has made 83 saves across 16 appearances while posting a 1.21 goals-against average and an .822 save percentage. Santos recorded eight saves against Wofford, making four stops in each half.
Previewing Samford
Team Stats
Samford enters Friday at 8-2-5 overall and 5-0-2 in Southern Conference play following a 2-0 win over Tennessee Tech.
The Bulldogs have scored 19 goals through 15 matches while allowing eight. Sam De Luca leads the team with six goals and 12 points, while Caroline Smith has recorded a team-high seven assists.
Peyton Hull has started all 15 matches in goal, posting a 0.47 goals-against average, an .885 save percentage and eight shutouts.sam
How to Follow
Friday's match will be streamed live on ESPN+, with live stats available 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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