Kennesaw State University's soccer squad fell to a 1‑0 defeat against The Citadel on a crisp evening at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium.
The decisive goal arrived in the 61st minute when sophomore midfielder Jasiah Pack surged down the left flank, delivered a low cross to Samantha Grantham, and the forward calmly finished past Owls goalkeeper Charlee Bernal.
Although The Citadel outshot the Owls 14‑11, both teams managed six shots on target, underscoring a tightly contested battle.
Coach’s Assessment
Coach Chris Cahill lamented the team's uncharacteristically poor performance, noting that the side failed to generate the quality chances it typically creates.
Bernal, in her fifth year as starter, made several key saves, including a point‑blank stop on a Bulldog attacker that kept the score level before the breakthrough.
Julia Balchen tested the Citadel defense with a 26th‑minute strike that was comfortably saved, while Anabel Orozco’s solo run near halftime fizzled out without a shot on goal.
Final Push
In the closing ten minutes the Owls pressed hard, generating six attempts but unable to find an equalizer, leaving the final whistle to confirm a 1‑0 loss.
The team now turns its attention to a home match against Alabama State, scheduled for 2 p.m. and streamed on the Hornet Sports Network.