The Citadel
0-0-1, 0-0-0
Queens
0-0-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Queens (NC) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Bulldogs Rally for 2-2 Draw in Season Opener
8/12/2026 10:15:00 PM | Soccer
First Half
- Queens struck first with a goal at 7:24 by McKayla Budion, assisted by Grace Acevedo, for an early 1-0 advantage.
- Zoe Santos made a crucial save at 11:28, stopping a shot by Olivia Potter to keep Queens from extending the lead.
- Despite several attempts, including shots by Samantha Grantham at 30:04 and 38:32, the Bulldogs were unable to get past Ava Kreusling in goal.
- Tamia Ford added to the lead for Queens with a goal at 41:12, closing the half with a 2-0 edge over the Bulldogs.
Second Half
- At 56:10, Jasiah Pack scored her first goal of the season for the Bulldogs, assisted by Samantha Grantham, to cut the deficit to 2-1.
- Grantham equalized for The Citadel at 65:12 with her first goal of the season, bringing the score to 2-2.
- The Citadel outshot Queens 7-1 in the second half, including four Bulldog attempts after the equalizer.
"I couldn't be prouder of the battling spirit the ladies showed tonight," head coach Ciaran Traquair said. "We asked them to be a little braver on the ball in the second half and were able to make some adjustments off the ball that helped us gain control of the game. Scoring two good goals and continuing to chase a winner was a fantastic way to finish. There were some good learning moments for us against a solid Queens team on the turf. We're excited to move forward and get ready for our home opener Monday."
Grantham, the team's 2026 military captain, contributed significantly on offense, notching her first goal and first assist of the year while taking five shots, four of which came on goal. Pack added a key score as well, her first as a Bulldog, with three shots, all on target. Between the pipes, Santos recorded two saves over 90 minutes, facing six shots and conceding two goals.
Looking ahead, the Bulldogs will face Southern Utah on Monday, Aug. 17, at WLI Field in Charleston, S.C. The match will kick off at noon.
56' | CIT 1 QUEENS 2
— 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝙄𝙏𝘼𝘿𝙀𝙇 𝙎𝙊𝘾𝘾𝙀𝙍 (@CitadelWSoccer) August 13, 2026
𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘🎯
Jasiah Pack absolutely lasers one home from long range for her first goal as a Bulldog!
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65' | CIT 2 QUEENS 2
— 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝙄𝙏𝘼𝘿𝙀𝙇 𝙎𝙊𝘾𝘾𝙀𝙍 (@CitadelWSoccer) August 13, 2026
𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗦 🫡
Military captain Sami Grantham fires it home to bring the Bulldogs level!
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
McKayla Budion (1)
Assisted By: Grace Acevedo
GOAL by QUC Budion, McKayla Assist by Acevedo, Grace.
07:24
Tamia Ford (1)
GOAL by QUC Ford, Tamia.
41:12
Jasiah Pack (1)
Assisted By: Samantha Grantham
GOAL by CIT Pack, Jasiah Assist by Grantham, Samantha.
56:10
Samantha Grantham (1)
GOAL by CIT Grantham, Samantha.
65:12
