Queens University of Charlotte kicked off its 2026 women's soccer season with a 2-2 draw against The Citadel. McKayla Budion opened the scoring early in the match, followed by a second goal from Tamia Ford just before halftime. However, The Citadel fought back in the second half with two goals from Jasiah Pack and Samantha Grantham, equalizing in the 65th minute. The Royals managed to maintain the tie for the remainder of the match, ending the game with a shared result.

By the Numbers
  • The Citadel outshot Queens 13-6.
  • Queens had 5 corner kicks, matching The Citadel's total.
State of Play
  • Queens scored two goals before halftime but conceded twice in the second half.
  • First-year players Kreusling, Smith, and Griffin made their starting debuts for Queens.
What's Next

Queens will face Gardner-Webb University on August 16 at 6 p.m. ET, aiming to secure their first win of the season.

Bottom Line

The draw highlighted both resilience and areas for improvement for Queens, setting the stage for their upcoming match and the rest of the 2026 season.