Charleston Southern Women’s Soccer Triumphs Over South Carolina State

Charleston, S.C., October 9, 2025

News Summary

Charleston Southern University’s women’s soccer team claimed a decisive 3-1 victory over South Carolina State University at the CSU Soccer Field. After a scoreless first half, the teams erupted for four goals in the second half. The game improved Charleston Southern’s overall record to 4-4-4 and bolstered their conference play record to 2-1-1. The game showcased Charleston Southern’s offensive dominance, as they outshot their opponents 25-2 and controlling 60% of possession, while the CSU defense limited South Carolina State’s chances.

Charleston, S.C. — Charleston Southern University’s women’s soccer team achieved a significant victory over South Carolina State University, winning the match 3-1 on October 8, 2025, at the CSU Soccer Field. This victory puts Charleston Southern’s overall record at 4-4-4, while their conference play record improves to 2-1-1. In contrast, South Carolina State falls to 2-11-0 overall following this defeat.

The match was uneventful in the first half, with both teams unable to score. However, the second half proved to be more action-packed as Charleston Southern broke the deadlock in the 57th minute when Cadance Bell found the back of the net, with Rowyn Serne providing the assist. Only 10 seconds later, South Carolina State equalized through Alana Watts. This quick response was quickly followed by another goal from Charleston Southern, as Jenéa Knight restored the lead just 12 seconds later, marking her fourth goal of the season.

Charleston Southern capped off their scoring in the 71st minute when Sedona Dancu scored her third goal of the season, establishing a 3-1 lead. Throughout the match, Charleston Southern displayed dominance, outshooting South Carolina State 25-2. Furthermore, CSU held 60% of the possession, allowing them to control the pace of the game. Avery Mason, the CSU goalkeeper, earned her fourth win without needing to make a save due to the effective defensive performance which limited South Carolina State’s opportunities.

The victory comes just days before Charleston Southern faces Gardner-Webb on October 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Boiling Springs, NC. For more details and updates on CSU women’s soccer, fans can follow @CSUBucs_WSoccer on X and Instagram or visit the official CSU sports website.

Key Game Statistics

• Final Score: Charleston Southern 3, South Carolina State 1
• Goals:
• Cadance Bell (CSU) – 57th minute
• Alana Watts (SCSU) – 57th minute
• Jenéa Knight (CSU) – 57th minute
• Sedona Dancu (CSU) – 71st minute
• Shots: CSU 25, SCSU 2
• Possession: CSU 60%

Background Context

Charleston Southern’s women’s soccer program continues to demonstrate improvement this season, reflected in their upcoming match against Gardner-Webb. With this latest win, CSU is positioned to enhance their standings within the conference while South Carolina State struggles to find their footing this season. The CSU defense has played a critical role in the team’s success, maintaining a solid record against their opponents.

Next Match

Charleston Southern will play Gardner-Webb on October 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Boiling Springs, NC.

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• CSU Sports
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• Citadel Sports
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• CSU Sports – Upcoming Matches
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Charleston Southern University
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