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Colorado State Hosts South Carolina in First-Ever Meeting
8/27/2026 3:55:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Sunday's matchup pits the Rams against a vote-receiving Gamecocks team
FORT COLLINS — Colorado State continues its non-conference play slate Sunday, taking on South Carolina at the CSU Soccer Field.
The Rams return to Fort Collins on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. The team carries a 1-2-0 mark so far this season after falling to Northern Colorado on Aug. 23. Sunday's match highlights the Rams' rigorous non-conference schedule. South Carolina received 11 votes in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
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Series History
· This will be the first meeting between the Rams and Gamecocks.
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Scouting the Opponent
· South Carolina went 10-5-5 last season, finishing seventh in the Southeastern Conference.
· Senior transfer Sydney Middaugh leads the Gamecocks in goals (2) so far this season. Prior to joining the Gamecocks, Middaugh led Saint Mary's in goals (10) during the 2025 season.
· Coach Shelly Smith is beginning her 26th season with South Carolina, marking her 30th overall season in her coaching career. She holds a 327-145-72 record at South Carolina.
· The Gamecocks are scheduled to face Wyoming on Thursday, to begin their Front Range frenzy.
Record Watch: Career Assists
1. Gracie Armstrong (2019–21) – 13
2. Mia Casey (2023–Pres.) – 12
3. Avery Vander Ven (2023–24) – 8
Liv Layton (2019–22) – 8
4. Sofia Coulombe (2023–2025) – 6
Olivia Fout (2023–2025) – 6
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Quick Kicks
· Addison Huber's 1.33 goals against average is tied for third-best in the Pac-12, and her 10 saves have produced a .714 save percentage.
· Ava Wallhead leads the Rams with two goals and four points through three matches, a 1.33 point average which ties her for sixth in the conference.
· Kaja Dionne has fired nine shots this season, tied for the fifth-most in the Pac-12, and has a goal and an assist to show for it.
· CSU's 18 corner kicks are tied for second-most in the conference, trailing only Gonzaga.
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What's Ahead The Rams head to Provo to continue their stretch of non-conference play against Brigham Young on Sept. 3.
