Thursday, October 1
Macon, Ga. / Betts Stadium
7:00 PM
The Citadel
at
Mercer
Soccer Preview | Bulldogs Visit Mercer in SoCon Road Match
9/30/2026 2:05:00 PM | Soccer
CHARLESTON, S.C. ― The Citadel travels to Macon, Ga., on Thursday, Oct. 1, continuing Southern Conference play against Mercer. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Betts Stadium.
The Bulldogs enter Thursday with a 6-2-3 overall record and a 1-1-1 mark in conference play following a 1-1 draw with UNCG last Thursday at Washington Light Infantry Field. Samantha Grantham converted from the penalty spot late in the first half for her eighth goal of the season before the Spartans found the equalizer in the 77th minute.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has outscored opponents 29-12 through 11 matches while holding a 177-120 advantage in shots and a 96-59 edge in shots-on-goal. The Bulldogs are averaging 2.64 goals per match while allowing 1.09 and have recorded four clean sheets.
The Bulldogs have continued to do the majority of their scoring after halftime, recording 21 of their 29 goals in the second half. The Citadel has outscored opponents 21-4 after the break while holding an 86-57 advantage in second-half shots.
Grantham and Jasiah Pack share the team lead with 19 points. Grantham has scored eight goals to go along with three assists and three game-winning goals, while Pack has totaled seven goals and a team-high five assists. Pack leads the Bulldogs with 36 shots and 26 shots-on-goal, while Grantham has recorded 35 shots with 22 on frame.
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.
The Bulldogs have recorded 47 saves as a team this season and have limited opponents to 10.9 shots per match.
Previewing Mercer
Team Stats
Mercer enters Thursday with a 5-5-1 overall record and an 0-2 mark in Southern Conference play. The Bears are coming off a 2-0 setback at defending SoCon champion Samford and have dropped their first two conference matches after opening league play with a 1-0 loss at ETSU. Thursday will serve as Mercer's SoCon home opener as well.
The Bears have scored 24 goals through 11 matches while allowing 15. Mercer has recorded 187 shots, including 94 on goal, while opponents have totaled 131 attempts and 51 shots on target. The Bears are averaging 17.0 shots and 2.18 goals per match.
Olivia Bori leads Mercer with 17 points on seven goals and three assists. Zibby Michaelson follows with 12 points on six goals, while Anna Bachman has totaled nine points on one goal and a team-high seven assists. Bori has also recorded a team-best two game-winning goals.
Mercer has recorded 36 saves while allowing 1.36 goals per match this season. The Bears have also earned 53 corner kicks through their first 11 contests.
Series History
Thursday will mark the 17th all-time meeting between The Citadel and Mercer, with the Bears holding a 13-1-2 advantage in the series.
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 6-2-3 overall record and a 1-1-1 mark in conference play following a 1-1 draw with UNCG last Thursday at Washington Light Infantry Field. Samantha Grantham converted from the penalty spot late in the first half for her eighth goal of the season before the Spartans found the equalizer in the 77th minute.
Previewing The Citadel
Team Stats
The Citadel has outscored opponents 29-12 through 11 matches while holding a 177-120 advantage in shots and a 96-59 edge in shots-on-goal. The Bulldogs are averaging 2.64 goals per match while allowing 1.09 and have recorded four clean sheets.
The Bulldogs have continued to do the majority of their scoring after halftime, recording 21 of their 29 goals in the second half. The Citadel has outscored opponents 21-4 after the break while holding an 86-57 advantage in second-half shots.
Grantham and Jasiah Pack share the team lead with 19 points. Grantham has scored eight goals to go along with three assists and three game-winning goals, while Pack has totaled seven goals and a team-high five assists. Pack leads the Bulldogs with 36 shots and 26 shots-on-goal, while Grantham has recorded 35 shots with 22 on frame.
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.
The Bulldogs have recorded 47 saves as a team this season and have limited opponents to 10.9 shots per match.
Previewing Mercer
Team Stats
Mercer enters Thursday with a 5-5-1 overall record and an 0-2 mark in Southern Conference play. The Bears are coming off a 2-0 setback at defending SoCon champion Samford and have dropped their first two conference matches after opening league play with a 1-0 loss at ETSU. Thursday will serve as Mercer's SoCon home opener as well.
The Bears have scored 24 goals through 11 matches while allowing 15. Mercer has recorded 187 shots, including 94 on goal, while opponents have totaled 131 attempts and 51 shots on target. The Bears are averaging 17.0 shots and 2.18 goals per match.
Olivia Bori leads Mercer with 17 points on seven goals and three assists. Zibby Michaelson follows with 12 points on six goals, while Anna Bachman has totaled nine points on one goal and a team-high seven assists. Bori has also recorded a team-best two game-winning goals.
Mercer has recorded 36 saves while allowing 1.36 goals per match this season. The Bears have also earned 53 corner kicks through their first 11 contests.
Series History
Thursday will mark the 17th all-time meeting between The Citadel and Mercer, with the Bears holding a 13-1-2 advantage in the series.
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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