
D'Angelo Scores First Goal, Eagles Debut Spoiled by The Citadel
9/14/2020 10:28:00 PM | Women's Soccer
STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern women's soccer opened up the 2020 campaign on Monday evening in Statesboro. The Eagles fell to The Citadel 2-1, after Logan Dix scored two first half goals for the Bulldogs. The Citadel improves to 1-0-0, while the Eagles fall to 0-1-0.
Maria D'Angelo cut the Bulldogs lead to one late in the half, scoring on a screamer from about 25 yards out. The goal was D'Angelo's first career goal. Sallie Newton started in goal for the Eagles, making seven saves. 12 different Eagles made their debuts tonight for the Blue and White.
MATCH FACTS
The Citadel (1-0-0) – 2
Georgia Southern (0-1-0) – 1
SCORING
21' - CIT - Logan Dix
24' - CIT - Logan Dix (2)
41' - GS - Maria D'Angelo
NOTES
- Maria D'Angelo scored her first goal of her career, with a 25 yard screamer from the near side of the field
- 12 Different Eagles made their collegiate debuts tonight on the pitch, with making their first-career starts
- Brogan Boudreaux was shown two yellow cards in the match, picking up the first red card of the season
- Kristin Sandifer played all 90 minutes for the Eagles in the season opener
Team Stats

Dix, Logan (1)
GOAL by CTDL Dix, Logan (FIRST GOAL), goal number 1 for season.
20:43

Dix, Logan (2)
Assisted By: Yosue, Suzuka
GOAL by CTDL Dix, Logan, Assist by Yosue, Suzuka, goal number 2 for season.
24:25

D'Angelo, Maria (1)
GOAL by GS D'Angelo, Maria, goal number 1 for season.
40:10


























