University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Saturday, September 20
Asheville, NC
2 PM
UNC Asheville
4-5-1, 0-1-0
0
vs
1
Charleston Southern
2-3-3, 1-0-0
1
2
F
Charleston So.
0
1
1
UNC Asheville
0
0
0
Late Goal Sees Women's Soccer Drop Conference Opener to Charleston Southern
09.20.2025 | Women's Soccer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - A late goal saw UNC Asheville Women's Soccer drop its Big South Conference opener to visiting Charleston Southern on Saturday (Sept. 20) at Greenwood Field.
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The teams played into the sixth minute and saw two solid chances from UNC Asheville before the teams were forced into a two-and-a-half-hour lightning delay. In just the second minute, Shae Hassig posted a header off the crossbar for Asheville's first good chance of the contest. In the sixth minute, a ball was lofted behind the Charleston Southern defense that Kendall Powell was able to catch up to. She touched a ball forward that was knocked away by Charleston Southern's goalkeeper.
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After the weather delay, the teams resumed play and the teams traded chances up until the break. Asheville outshot Charleston Southern 6-4 in the opening period and also edged the Bucs in corner kicks 4-3.
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The teams continued to trade runs in the second half, before Charleston Southern applied pressure in the final 25 minutes. A failed clear in 70th minute resulted in an own goal for the only goal of the game. Asheville tried to mount a late attack but was unable to find the back of the net for the equalizer.
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Asheville outshot Charleston Southern 16-9 in the match, including 7-4 in shots on goal. Abby Foulk paced the offense with five shots in the match, while Lili Adams matched her career-high with four shots. Powell added two shots in the match in her second career start, while Nao Kawasaki also had two shots. Akari Kishida, Georgia Duke and Hassig each had one shot. Gracie Murray made four saves between the pipes.
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The Bulldogs return to action on Oct. 1 at Presbyterian in Big South Conference action. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from Clinton, S.C. with video and live stats available at www.uncabulldogs.com.
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About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
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First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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The teams played into the sixth minute and saw two solid chances from UNC Asheville before the teams were forced into a two-and-a-half-hour lightning delay. In just the second minute, Shae Hassig posted a header off the crossbar for Asheville's first good chance of the contest. In the sixth minute, a ball was lofted behind the Charleston Southern defense that Kendall Powell was able to catch up to. She touched a ball forward that was knocked away by Charleston Southern's goalkeeper.
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After the weather delay, the teams resumed play and the teams traded chances up until the break. Asheville outshot Charleston Southern 6-4 in the opening period and also edged the Bucs in corner kicks 4-3.
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The teams continued to trade runs in the second half, before Charleston Southern applied pressure in the final 25 minutes. A failed clear in 70th minute resulted in an own goal for the only goal of the game. Asheville tried to mount a late attack but was unable to find the back of the net for the equalizer.
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Asheville outshot Charleston Southern 16-9 in the match, including 7-4 in shots on goal. Abby Foulk paced the offense with five shots in the match, while Lili Adams matched her career-high with four shots. Powell added two shots in the match in her second career start, while Nao Kawasaki also had two shots. Akari Kishida, Georgia Duke and Hassig each had one shot. Gracie Murray made four saves between the pipes.
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The Bulldogs return to action on Oct. 1 at Presbyterian in Big South Conference action. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from Clinton, S.C. with video and live stats available at www.uncabulldogs.com.
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About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
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First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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Team Stats
CSU
AVL
Goals
1
0
Shots
9
16
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
7
4
Corners
6
5
Fouls
11
7
Scoring Plays
0
GOAL by CSU TEAM.
69:01
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
5
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
M
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's SoccerM/F
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
M/F
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
F
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