University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
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The Citadel
Women’s soccer welcomes The Citadel to Greenwood Thursday
09.08.2021 | Women's Soccer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's soccer team remains home this week, hosting The Citadel on Thursday evening. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. from Greenwood Field.
Knocking at the Door
While UNC Asheville didn't get a win on Sunday, its strong showing against Indiana State and 12 saves from goalkeeper Bronwyn Luitwieler propelled them to a 1-1 tie. Kaiya Boyd scored her first collegiate goal in the second half, as Asheville would battle for the full 110 minutes. The Bulldogs registered 12 shots in the game, tying their season high of four shots on frame.
Scouting The Citadel
The Citadel has gotten off to a strong start this season, going 5-1 entering Thursday's match at Greenwood. The Bulldogs' lone loss came in double overtime at Georgia Southern (0-1), but have outscored opponents 20-2 so far this season. Ten different players have scored for the Bulldogs, with four players netting two or more goals. Sophie Saldivar leads the team with five goals and three assists, while Suzuka Yosue had four goals and four assists. Jess Newton has gotten the majority of minutes in net, totaling 18 saves. The Bulldogs are most recently coming off a 1-0 victory over Stetson on Sunday.
Series History
The teams have met just three times since 2015, but Asheville has the edge, going 2-1 in those matchups. In 2018, Asheville hosted The Citadel at Greenwood Field, with the home squad taking the match 2-1. Gillian Oyos scored one of the three goals for Asheville as both teams registered 15 shots.
Admission & COVID Protocols
Admission to Thursday's match, along with all home UNC Asheville soccer matches this season, is free! Due to the prevalence of COVID in the greater Buncombe County Area, UNC Asheville Athletics asks spectators to please mask up and practice social distancing. We also encourage spectators to bring water and snacks as the concessions will be closed. Gates will open one hour prior to kickoff at the Field Drive entrance only.
How to Follow
You can stream the game live on ESPN+, and track all the live stats here.
