COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (0-1-0, 0-0-0 CAA) vs. CLEMSON (6-4-0, 5-4-0 ACC)
Game #2 and #3
February 25, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. (ET)
February 28, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. (ET)
Ralph Lundy Field at Patriots Point
at Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
 
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GAME PREVIEW
The College of Charleston women's soccer team (0-1-0) will host Clemson (6-4-0) in the first of two home games this week at Ralph Lundy Field at Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
 
The Cougars and Tigers will meet in Game One slated for Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. (ET) and in Game Two on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. (ET).
 
"We're excited about the opportunity to host a top program like Clemson at Patriots Point this week," CofC Head Coach Christian Michner said. "The chance to play them twice in quick succession is pretty unique and I know our players are looking forward to the matches. I have always felt scheduling teams – that will really challenge you to be at your best – is how you grow. Clemson will certainly do that."
 
Charleston is coming off a season-opening road loss at Florida, where junior midfielder Kacey Smekrud scored her second career goal in a Cougar uniform. Meanwhile, Clemson played a full fall season and made it to the quarterfinals (L, 1-0 to Duke) of the ACC Tournament.
 
"My team played very well in stages during our opener down at Florida last weekend and will take some lessons from that match into our Clemson series," Michner said. "It's always great to play home matches and it will be our first at Patriots Point in nearly 500 days, so we are anxious to get back out there."
 
NEW LOOK AND FEEL
For the first time since the College of Charleston men's or women's soccer teams played on Ralph Lundy Field in the Fall of 2019, the USL Championship League Charleston Battery professional soccer team has called it home since March of 2020 and several upgrades have been made to the facility. The partnership between the College of Charleston and the Charleston Battery enhanced the overall experience for coaches, student-athletes, fans and the community.
 
GAME DAY INFORMATION
Admission for all College of Charleston women's soccer home games is free during the spring 2021 season. CofC received approval from the South Carolina Department of Commerce to welcome spectators at Patriots Point at a reduced capacity of 50 percent.
 
Fans are asked to help do their part to create a safe environment for all by: (1) staying home if sick or running a fever, (2) frequently washing hands, (3) using hand sanitizer and (4) maintaining physical distance from other guests.
 
Face coverings (over the nose and mouth) will be required as a condition of all guest entry and throughout the Patriots Point Athletic Complex, unless actively eating or drinking. Restroom capacities will be limited and hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the complex.