Thursday, September 24
Charleston, S.C.
4:00 PM
The Citadel
vs
UNCG
Soccer Preview | Bulldogs Back at WLI Field to Face UNCG
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CHARLESTON, S.C.― The Citadel returns to Washington Light Infantry Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, continuing Southern Conference play against UNCG. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.
The Bulldogs enter Thursday with a 6-2-2 overall record and a 1-1 mark in conference play following Sunday's 3-0 setback at Chattanooga. The loss snapped a seven-match unbeaten streak for The Citadel, which returns home with a 5-1 record at WLI Field this season.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has outscored opponents 28-11 through 10 matches while holding a 169-109 advantage in shots and a 91-54 edge in shots on goal. The Bulldogs are averaging 2.8 goals per match while allowing 1.1 and have recorded four clean sheets.
The Bulldogs have continued to do the majority of their scoring after halftime, recording 21 of their 28 goals in the second half. The Citadel has outscored opponents 21-3 after the break while holding an 83-53 advantage in second-half shots.
Jasiah Pack leads The Citadel and the Southern Conference with 19 points on seven goals and a team-high five assists. Pack is tied for 12th nationally in total points and has placed 23 of her 31 shots on frame. Her seven goals are tied for the SoCon lead with teammate Samantha Grantham and Mercer's Olivia Bori.
Grantham has totaled 17 points on seven goals and three assists while leading the Bulldogs with 34 shots. She is tied with Bori for second in the SoCon in total points and is tied for 22nd nationally. Pack and Grantham have combined for 14 of The Citadel's 28 goals this season, accounting for half of the Bulldogs' scoring.
Adrianna Gill has added three goals and an assist for seven points, while Avery Lang has two goals and two assists for six points. Gabrielle Macer has recorded two goals and an assist for five points, while Alixandria Fletcher has scored twice.
The Citadel has received goals from 11 different players this season.
In goal, Zoe Santos has appeared in all 10 matches and has totaled 38 saves while allowing 11 goals in more than 824 minutes of action. The senior has helped the Bulldogs record four clean sheets this season.
Previewing UNCG
Team Stats
UNCG enters Thursday with a 5-4-1 overall record and a 1-1 mark in Southern Conference play following a 4-2 road victory over VMI on Sunday. The Spartans are 4-1 away from home this season.
The Spartans have scored 16 goals through 10 matches while allowing 17. UNCG has recorded 129 shots, including 58 on goal, while opponents have totaled 117 attempts and 58 shots on target. The Spartans are averaging 12.9 shots and 1.60 goals per match.
Laney Smith leads the UNCG offense with 11 points on four goals and three assists. Madison Bass and Rina Ogimoto have each recorded two goals and an assist for five points, while Avery Barr has also scored twice.
Freshman goalkeeper Blythe Clark has started all 10 matches for the Spartans, logging 810 minutes in goal. Clark has made 33 saves while allowing 14 goals and has recorded two clean sheets.
Series History
Thursday will mark the 27th all-time meeting between The Citadel and UNCG, with the Spartans holding a 24-0-2 advantage in the series.
The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in the most recent meeting last season in Greensboro.
How to Follow
Thursday's match will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available HERE.
For the latest information on The Citadel soccer team, visit CitadelSports.com and follow @CitadelWSoccer on Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Bulldogs enter Thursday with a 6-2-2 overall record and a 1-1 mark in conference play following Sunday's 3-0 setback at Chattanooga. The loss snapped a seven-match unbeaten streak for The Citadel, which returns home with a 5-1 record at WLI Field this season.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has outscored opponents 28-11 through 10 matches while holding a 169-109 advantage in shots and a 91-54 edge in shots on goal. The Bulldogs are averaging 2.8 goals per match while allowing 1.1 and have recorded four clean sheets.
The Bulldogs have continued to do the majority of their scoring after halftime, recording 21 of their 28 goals in the second half. The Citadel has outscored opponents 21-3 after the break while holding an 83-53 advantage in second-half shots.
Jasiah Pack leads The Citadel and the Southern Conference with 19 points on seven goals and a team-high five assists. Pack is tied for 12th nationally in total points and has placed 23 of her 31 shots on frame. Her seven goals are tied for the SoCon lead with teammate Samantha Grantham and Mercer's Olivia Bori.
Grantham has totaled 17 points on seven goals and three assists while leading the Bulldogs with 34 shots. She is tied with Bori for second in the SoCon in total points and is tied for 22nd nationally. Pack and Grantham have combined for 14 of The Citadel's 28 goals this season, accounting for half of the Bulldogs' scoring.
Adrianna Gill has added three goals and an assist for seven points, while Avery Lang has two goals and two assists for six points. Gabrielle Macer has recorded two goals and an assist for five points, while Alixandria Fletcher has scored twice.
The Citadel has received goals from 11 different players this season.
In goal, Zoe Santos has appeared in all 10 matches and has totaled 38 saves while allowing 11 goals in more than 824 minutes of action. The senior has helped the Bulldogs record four clean sheets this season.
Previewing UNCG
Team Stats
UNCG enters Thursday with a 5-4-1 overall record and a 1-1 mark in Southern Conference play following a 4-2 road victory over VMI on Sunday. The Spartans are 4-1 away from home this season.
The Spartans have scored 16 goals through 10 matches while allowing 17. UNCG has recorded 129 shots, including 58 on goal, while opponents have totaled 117 attempts and 58 shots on target. The Spartans are averaging 12.9 shots and 1.60 goals per match.
Laney Smith leads the UNCG offense with 11 points on four goals and three assists. Madison Bass and Rina Ogimoto have each recorded two goals and an assist for five points, while Avery Barr has also scored twice.
Freshman goalkeeper Blythe Clark has started all 10 matches for the Spartans, logging 810 minutes in goal. Clark has made 33 saves while allowing 14 goals and has recorded two clean sheets.
Series History
Thursday will mark the 27th all-time meeting between The Citadel and UNCG, with the Spartans holding a 24-0-2 advantage in the series.
The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in the most recent meeting last season in Greensboro.
How to Follow
Thursday's match will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are 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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